Curtis Fire East of Colorado Springs
Key Questions
What is the Curtis Fire and where did it occur?
The Curtis Fire is a wildfire that sparked in El Paso County east of Colorado Springs. It prompted evacuations in the area due to its proximity.
When were the evacuations lifted for the Curtis Fire?
Evacuations were lifted by 6:30 p.m. on April 11, thanks to a quick response from the sheriff's office. The fire is now in cooling status.
What impacts did the Curtis Fire have?
No major damage was reported from the fire. There may be potential air quality impacts for northwest Colorado Springs.
Wildfire prompted evacuations in El Paso County east of CS; lifted by 6:30pm April 11 with quick sheriff response. No major damage; potential air quality impacts for NW CS.
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Updated Apr 13, 2026