Colorado Springs airport shuts down as multiple wildfires burn around city

Multiple wind-driven fires in Colorado Springs on Thursday destroyed eight mobile homes, led to the evacuation of 1,000 people in a different city neighborhood, and prompted officials to shut down …

The afternoon fire prompted the evacuation of the massive Amazon Fulfillment Center Warehouse on the southeast side of the city, said Lt. Pam Castro, a police spokeswoman. The center was evacuated at about 4:15 p.m. as a safety precaution.Another wildfire broke out in nearby Teller County on Thursday afternoon, prompting more evacuations.

No injuries were reported, and investigators have not determined what caused the fire, which authorities said was spread by venting propane tanks and gusty winds.

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