Crews battle grass fires around the region

A grass fire in Calhan burned at least 15 acres before it was put out Thursday afternoon. Several agencies responded to the blaze near Eurich and McClasky Roads. No buildings were damaged. There’s no word on the cause.

And, crews contained a fire at Beaver Creek near Penrose Thursday afternoon. Officials say the blaze started in a creek bed. No structures were threatened. The cause is unknown.