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Colorado officials respond to wildfire burning on Air Force Academy grounds

More than 30 members from the Colorado Springs Fire Department were responding to a fire on the grounds of Air Force Academy Sunday afternoon.

The Colorado Springs Fire Department (CSFD) said it was responding to a fire on the grounds of Air Force Academy Sunday afternoon. 

CSFD said its assistance had been requested for mutual aid for the fire burning AFA grounds. A total of 31 CSFD were on the scene, according to the department. 

DEATH TOLL RISES TO 10 AFTER MASSIVE FIRE TEARS THROUGH RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

AFA said the fire was on the south end of the academy, north of the Pine Housing area. 

Guests and residents were being asked to avoid the area and follow instructions from first responders. No evacuation orders have yet been issued. 

CSFD units responding to the scene include Wildland 4, Brush 15, Brush 20, Brush 22, Battalion Chief 4, and Special Operations Unit 52. 

This is a developing story. Check back for updates. 

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