India, Oct. 31 -- The El Paso County Sheriff's Office has downgraded the mandatory evacuation orders to a pre-evacuation warning after a blaze in Big Springs in Colorado. The fire broke out near 31415 Big Springs Road, which lies north of Yoder and about 35 miles east of Colorado Springs. It consumed about 80 acres, prompting the initial evacuation orders.

As per the sheriff's office, the flames were spreading southwest by 12:30 pm. Initially, evaucation orders were issued for those living in areas to the north by Big Springs Road, to the south by Colorado 94, to the west by Calhan Highway and to the east by Lauppe Road. The recent update, however, notes "Residents in the area may remain in their homes- but be on alert."

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