UPDATE: Hammer Fire 80% contained, crews monitoring

UPDATE: THURSDAY 4/23/2026 7:30 p.m. The Hanover Fire Department said as of about 6 p.m. on Thursday, April 23, the Hammer Fire, which started burning southeast of Colorado Springs, is now 80% contained. All supporting resources have been released, and Hanover Fire crews have transitioned into the cleanup and monitoring phase. Firefighters are working to [...]