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El Paso County fire restrictions downgraded; burn ban lifted in Colorado Springs
Summary by The El Paso Editorial Desk · As published by KOAA News 5
· August 22, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Further information about the downgraded fire restrictions and the lifted burn ban is available from KOAA News 5. Fire restrictions in El Paso County have been downgraded.
Fire restrictions in El Paso County have been downgraded. A burn ban that was in place has now been lifted. This change applies to the area that includes Colorado Springs.
Further information about the downgraded fire restrictions and the lifted burn ban is available from KOAA News 5.
Details about the circumstances leading to the downgrading of fire restrictions and the lifting of the burn ban are not provided here, but can be found through the source.
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Category: safety ·
Published: August 22, 2026 ·
Source: KOAA News 5 ·
Reading time: 1 min
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