Mile High Youth Corps thins out Green Mountain Falls forest to mitigate wildfires
GREEN MOUNTAIN FALLS, Colo. (KRDO) — The Mile High Youth Corps is thinning out a 26.5-acre area of dense forest in Green Mountain Falls, in an…
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Opponents of newly-amended evacuation ordinance in Colorado Springs seek help from state lawmakers
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — West side residents who believe that city officials ignored their concerns about the new emergency evacuation…
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Colorado Springs City Council gives final approval to emergency evacuation ordinance
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — On Tuesday, the Colorado Springs City Council passed an amended emergency evacuation ordinance in a 7-1 vote,…
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Pueblo to receive state resources for wildfire mitigation project; 8 others announced for region
PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) — The Colorado Strategic Wildfire Action Program (COSWAP) has awarded the Pueblo Fire Department some of $17.5 million made…
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City of Colorado Springs rescinds Burn Restriction Order effective noon July 25
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Effective at noon Monday, the Burn Restriction Order will be rescinded for the City of Colorado Springs. This…
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Fire restrictions lifted in Manitou Springs
MANITOU SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Friday, the Manitou Springs Fire Chief rescinded Stage 1 Fire Restrictions for the city. According to officials,…
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Six fire departments bordering Colorado Springs form new partnership to improve wildfire response
EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — Authorities Thursday announced the creation of a collaboration involving six local fire departments to improve…
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Two lightning caused fires in the Hayman burn scar
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — The United States Forest Service (USFS) reports two fires in the Hayman burn scar. The fires are lightning-caused,…
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Fatalities after flooding in the Cameron Peak burn scar
LARIMER COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — A camping trailer was swept away on Friday in the Cameron Peak burn scar. A woman and a young girl have been…
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Crews battling five small fires in Fremont County
FREMONT COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — Crews are battling two small fires reportedly burning in Fremont County. According to the Cañon City Area Fire…
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Upcoming monthlong closure of southwest Colorado Springs intersection needed for water flow, wildfire planning upgrades
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Colorado Springs Utilities is preparing to close an intersection just north of Cheyenne Mountain High School for a…
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Colorado Springs Mayor defends proposed evacuation plan after community push back
COLORADO SPRINGS. Colo. (KRDO) — Over the past two months, dozens upon dozens of emails from concerned community members have flooded the inboxes of…
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Brush fire in the area of Hwy 285 and Hwy 8, near Mt. Lindo, is causing evacuations
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — A reported brush fire burning in Jefferson County has forced evacuations. Tuesday, at 3:23 p.m., the Jefferson…
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$1M awarded to Teller County wildfire mitigation project
TELLER COUNTY, Co. (KRDO) — On Monday the Polis administration announced that $1 million will be used on a wildfire mitigation project in Teller…
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Lightning sparks fire near I-25 and Interquest Parkway Sunday night
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — A fire burning off I-25 and Interquest Parkway is out after crews responded Sunday evening. In total, the blaze…
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Residents asked to be aware of wildlife after two bull moose seen enjoying Monument Creek
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Colorado Parks and Wildlife is reminding residents in Colorado Springs to keep a safe distance from moose. Friday,…
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Colorado Springs Fire Department hosts meeting to help with wildfire preparedness
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The Colorado Springs Fire Department (CSFD) is hosting several meetings over the summer to help people prepare for…
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Assessing flash flood mitigation projects in Ute Pass, Manitou Springs as Colorado’s monsoon season arrives
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — In the aftermath of the June 2012 Waldo Canyon Fire, flash flooding from bare mountain slopes sent water, sediment…
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Divide firefighters participate in Outdoors Day at Mueller State Park
TELLER COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — Mueller State Park hosted its first outdoor skills day since the pandemic over the weekend. Saturday, June 24, the…
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Fountain Fire Department lifts Stage One Fire Restrictions Tuesday
FOUNTAIN, Colo. (KRDO) — The Fountain Fire Department announced Tuesday that Stage One Fire Restrictions has been lifted for the city. As of…
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