Archive · 31 Oct 2025
Big Springs Fire Contained After Burning 82 Acres in Colorado
A fire started near a place called Big Springs in Colorado on Thursday.
It burned about 82 acres of land.
Because the fire was spreading, people living nearby had to leave their homes for a little while.
Later, they were allowed to go back home but were told to stay watchful.
Firefighters worked hard to put out the fire, and now it is completely out.
Officials are still trying to figure out what caused the fire, though some people think it might have been a drone.
Everyone is safe, and the firefighters are making sure the area is secure.
The Big Springs Fire in eastern El Paso County, Colorado, has been fully contained.
The wildfire burned approximately 82 acres.
Temporary mandatory evacuation orders were issued for residents near Big Springs Road.
The cause of the fire is currently undetermined, with unconfirmed online suggestions of a drone crash.
Responding agencies, including the El Paso County Sheriff's Office and Tri-County Fire Department, are conducting mop-up and patrol operations.
- Who
- El Paso County Sheriff's Office, Tri-County Fire Department, responding agencies
- What
- Big Springs Fire, a wildfire that burned 82 acres, leading to temporary evacuation orders.
- When
- Broke out on Thursday
- Where
- Near Big Springs in eastern El Paso County, Colorado, north of Yoder and about 35 miles east of Colorado Springs.
- Why
- Cause remains undetermined; online posts suggest a possible drone crash but unconfirmed.
- Location
- Big Springs, El Paso County, Colorado
- Date
- Thursday
- Acres Burned
- 82
- Status
- 100% Contained