Nearly 500 houses have been burned by the 22-square-mile fire, which is 75 percent contained. Crews hope to have it fully under control by Thursday.
People evacuated from outside the fire zone, but authorities warned those who live within the burn area that there was still work to be done before they could return.
El Paso County Sheriff Terry Maketa said it wasn't safe for people to return home until roads and downed power lines were repaired.
Additionally, the death of two unidentified people trying to flee the fire was still being investigated. Maketa said he was in no rush to have people return to an area that, at least for now, was still being considered a crime scene.
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