India, March 14 -- A grass fire that erupted east of the Colorado Springs Airport on Thursday has prompted evacuations. Evacuation orders are now in effect for Gusty Bluffs Point, Meridian Road North to Highway 94, Franceville Coal Mine, and the eastern border of Schriever Space Force Base in Ellicott. All residents in the affected areas are being urged to evacuate immediately, KRDO reported.

A pre-evacuation warning has also been issued for Highway 94 and Franceville Coal Mine Road North to Davis Road, and east to the eastern border of Schriever Space Force Base.

The Colorado Springs Fire Department said multiple fire departments are working to contain the grass fire. As of now, there is no estimate on the size of the blaze.

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