A wildfire near Cheyenne Mountain State Park led to a 1.5‑mile pre‑evacuation; the El Paso County Sheriff's Office scheduled a 10 a.m. media briefing.
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The fire, which broke out in the early morning hours south of Colorado Springs, caused moments of uncertainty among residents of the area, many of whom began preparing evacuation plans as a precaution. "Yes, you do feel nervous, to be honest, because it's very close and you think about your pets, about your home. You do feel a little nervous when they announce there's a fire near your house," said Maria Quezada, a resident of Cheyenne Mountain E…