Snowfall can both help and hurt wildfire prevention, fire officials say
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — If you have mixed emotions about snow during springtime, you’re not alone. Officials with the Colorado Springs…
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Proposal to build 420-unit apartment complex in west Colorado Springs approved by planning commission
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — UPDATE The planning commission, by a 4-3 vote Thursday, approved the project to build a 420-unit apartment complex…
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Walsenburg area digs out from winter storm overnight Tuesday
HUERFANO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — Residents said that heavy snowfall starting Tuesday night and ending early Wednesday morning made up for what they…
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Colorado judge maintains charges for Dane accused in fire
DENVER (AP) — A judge has decided against dropping criminal charges against a mentally ill Danish man accused of starting a large Colorado…
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Firefighters called to wildland fire near Woodland Park
WOODLAND PARK, Colo. (KRDO) — The Woodland Park Police Department says crews were called to a wildland fire on the outskirts of Woodland Park Friday…
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Incoming fire chief shares top priorities with KRDO
Following his confirmation by the Colorado Springs City Council on Tuesday, incoming fire chief Randy Royal shared some of his top priorities with…
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Lawyer for man charged in 2018 wildfire wants case dismissed
DENVER (AP) – A lawyer for a Danish man charged with arson for starting a wildfire that destroyed over 100 homes in southern Colorado in 2018 is…
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Ten fire crews battling fire in Bent County near John Martin Reservoir
BENT COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — Firefighters are still battling a fire that started early Friday afternoon near the John Martin Reservoir. The Bent…
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Study: Wildfires produced up to half of pollution in US West
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) – Researchers say in a new study that wildfire smoke accounted for up to half of all small particle air pollution in parts of…
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Wildfires produced up to half of pollution in US West
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — Researchers say in a new study that wildfire smoke accounted for up to half of all small particle air pollution in parts of…
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Colorado Springs Fire Department receives grant to help with wildfire mitigation
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Thanks to a $30,000 grant from the Allstate Foundation, 60 homes located in different areas across Colorado Springs…
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Community members join Pikes Peak clean up crew to prevent future wildfires
MANITOU SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – People in Manitou Springs are working together to clean up the forest and prevent wildfires. Manitou resident Trevor…
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San Diego County wildfire prompts evacuations at Camp Pendleton and nearby area
(CNN) — A wildfire in northern San Diego County has grown by nearly 1,300 acres — burning a total of 4,276 acres — and prompted mandatory…
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Pueblo County lifts its fire restrictions
PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) — The Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office announced Wednesday that it is lifting fire restrictions for the county. Pueblo County had…
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Fire reported in Fort Carson area
FORT CARSON, Colo. (KRDO) — A grass fire burning on Fort Carson is sending up a plume of smoke that could be seen from south Colorado Springs…
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Wildfire mitigation fee for certain homeowners discussed Monday in Colorado Springs
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — If you live in an area having a high danger of wildfires, would you pay an annual tax to help finance increased…
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After 112 days Cameron Peak Fire is 100% contained
LARIMER COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — After 112 days, fire officials announced Wednesday the largest fire in state history, the Cameron Peak Fire, is now…
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East Troublesome Fire 100% contained, after burning 193,812 acres
DENVER (KRDO) – On Monday afternoon, officials declared the East Troublesome Fire to be 100% contained. Officials said the fire, which was the second…
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How to rebuild after Colorado’s devastating wildfire season
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The 2020 wildfire season brought destruction and devastation across the state of Colorado. Now, as many begin to…
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Police ask for public’s help while investigating cause of Bear Creek Fire
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The Colorado Springs Police Department is asking for the public’s help as they investigate the cause of last week’s…
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