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FOUNTAIN, Colo. (KDVR) — A semi involved in a traffic accident near Fountain caused a wildland fire on the side of I-25 and 132.

The fire was first reported around 2:40 a.m. Tuesday morning at the area of southbound I-25 at 132.

The fire fanned out from the semi into a woodland area between I-25 and the frontage road outside of Fort Carson.

Fountain Fire Department was able to put the semi-fire out by 4 a.m. Hanover, Security and Fort Carson fire responded to treat the semi-driver. The driver was reported with minor injuries and was not taken to a hospital.

According to Fountain Police Department, the wildland fire was out by 5:11 a.m.

Colorado State Patrol and El Paso County Hazmat teams unloaded around 100 gallons of diesel fuel from the semi. CSP is investigating what led to the traffic accident.

This article will be updated as more information is released.