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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — A sheriff says remains of two people have been found in an area burned by a wildfire northeast of Colorado Springs,…
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FLIGHTS DIVERTED High winds divert some flights headed to Denver DENVER (AP) — High winds have diverted 23 flights that were scheduled to land at…
Continue ReadingSheriff: Community needs to watch for car, home break-ins
Law enforcement leaders are asking the community to keep an eye out for car and home break-ins in light of the Black Forest Fire and the evacuation…
Continue ReadingHope from the Waldo Canyon Fire
From John Nickle’s large picture windows he can watch the smoke billow from the Black Forest fire. “We’re watching them like…
Continue ReadingLarge animal shelter open in Calhan for fire evacuees
El Paso County has opened a shelter to meet the demand for large animal care generated by the Black Forest Wildfire. The shelter opened Wednesday at…
Continue ReadingBlack Forest evacuees find comfort in Walmart parking lots
Black Forest residents consider themselves a family, and the current wildfire has taught them that family ties exist beyond town limits. Overnight on…
Continue ReadingEl Paso County disaster center opens tomorrow
El Paso County will centralize help for fire victims beginning tomorrow. The El Paso County Disaster Assistance Center will open Thursday at 8 am at…
Continue ReadingFire evacuees say it’s waiting game they never wanted to play
Plumes of black smoke clouded the sky Wednesday as evacuated homeowners waited for answers about their homes. The Black Forest fire forced thousands…
Continue ReadingFire near La Veta 75% contained
A wildfire near La Veta in Huerfano County is now 75 percent contained. The Klikus fire is burning near the Middle Creek area off Huerfano County…
Continue ReadingDonate to Care and Share Food Bank
If you would like to donate to Care and Share to help out. You can donate items to Wendy’s in Colorado Springs and Pueblo. You will receive a…
Continue ReadingVoluntary evacuation ordered for north Colorado Springs
A voluntary evacuation was ordered for parts of north Colorado Springs as the Black Forest Fire continued to burn out of control Wednesday. THE…
Continue ReadingFire restrictions in place for the city and county of Pueblo.
Effective at 1:00 PM today Stage I restrictions will be in place in Pueblo County and High Fire Danger Restrictions will be in place inside the City…
Continue ReadingDOD release list of military resources fighting Colorado wildfires
Federal assistance is being provided in the effort against fires currently burning in Southern Colorado. The following support is being provided…
Continue ReadingStage 1 fire restrictions in El Paso County
Sheriff Terry Maketa ordered stage 1 fire restrictions for El Paso County Wednesday. The restrictions are effective immediately. El Paso County…
Continue ReadingColorado fires impacting mail delivery
The Postal Service says the spread of the Black Forest fire has impacted the mail delivery for nearly 4,000 addresses. Mail delivery has been…
Continue ReadingColorado Springs enacts fire restrictions
The extreme fire danger has prompted the city of Colorado Springs to restrict outdoor burning. The restrictions begin at noon Wednesday and will…
Continue Reading3,800 acres burn near Canon City
More than 3,800 acres have burned west of Canon City by the Royal Gorge Fire. Firefighters do not have it under control and say it could take days…
Continue ReadingBlack Forest wildfire has residents rushing to get in, out
Many neighbors in Black Forest on Tuesday were anxious about saving valuables before evacuating, while other neighbors barely escaped the advancing…
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