Wildfires continue to burn in west as warmer temperatures head east

Gusty, warm winds and dry conditions help spread a new wildfire in the West, this time in Colorado Springs.

The Bear Creek Fire temporarily led to mandatory evacuations for 235 homes. According to Colorado Springs Fire, nursing homes near the fire were under pre-evacuation orders.

However, as of Friday morning, the fire is 50% contained thanks to an aggressive aerial attack by firefighters and all evacuations have now been lifted.

Read more on this story at ABC News

 

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