Cimarron Hills fire that began Sunday is now 100% contained
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — As of 1:30 p.m. Monday, a fire in the Cimarron Hills area that forced a brief evacuation Sunday afternoon is 100%…
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403 Fire Day 5: Crews focusing on containment lines, strong winds could pose a challenge
PARK COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — Teller and Park County residents were able to wake up in their own homes Monday morning after being displaced for…
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Another day of high fire danger leads to Red Flag warning across portions of Southern Colorado
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The National Weather Service predicts another day of high winds and high fire danger. Those combined conditions…
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403 Fire Day 4: Residents return home following evacuation, prompting smoke and health concerns
PARK COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — Sunday morning, Teller and Park County fire officials announced residents who were previously under mandatory…
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Wildland fire in Cimarron Hills area 90% contained, evacuation orders lifted
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The Cimarron Hills Fire Department the Colorado Springs Fire Department, and the Falcon Fire Department responded…
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Red Flag warning is in effect for most of Southern Colorado through 10 p.m.
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The City of Colorado Springs is under a Red Flag warning through 10 p.m. Sunday. According to CSFD, the warning is…
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403 Fire Day 3: Citizens voice concern with emergency alert system at 403 Fire press briefing
PARK COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — The 403 Fire, near the Park County and Teller County line, is 25% contained and went up slightly and now sits at 1,286…
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403 Fire reaches 1,338 acres with 25% containment; New pictures of suppression efforts
TELLER COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — The 403 Fire has burned 1,388 acres and remains at 25 percent contained, according to the 403 fire Facebook page as of…
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New photos show crews battle 403 Fire near Florissant
PARK COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — Susan Bernstetter, Lake George Fire Protection District Fire Chief posted these new photos of the 403 Fire on…
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Teller County Sheriff’s Office and Animal Control help evacuate animals from 403 Fire
PARK COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — More assistance is coming for people who have animals and livestock that need help evacuating the 403 Fire. Teller…
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Florissant volunteers support fire crews battling 403 Fire
PARK COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — The Florissant Fire District is grateful for all the food and supply donations the last few days. On Saturday morning…
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Blue Mountain Ranch owner playing the waiting game, hoping the 403 fire does not impact camps this Summer
PARK COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO)–Campers from all across Colorado come to Blue Mountain Ranch for summer camp. However, as the 403 fire continues to grow,…
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Feeding firefighters among challenges of responding to 403 Fire near Park/Teller County line
FLORISSANT, Colo. (KRDO) — Authorities, organizations and volunteers have scrambled to provide enough meals, drinks, snacks and other necessities…
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Day 2 403 Fire: Blaze continues to grow, evacuations still in place
PARK COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — The 403 Fire, burning near the Park County and Teller County line, continues to grow. According to an update at 1:30…
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Town of Morrison, Lakewood subdivision under pre-evacuation for Hogback Fire
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — There are numerous pre-evacuation orders in place in Jefferson County due to a wildfire burning in the area.…
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Teller County Regional Animal Shelter extends a helping hand to evacuees of 403 Fire
TELLER COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — For evacuees of the 403 Fire who have pets, the Teller County Regional Animal Shelter is extending a helping hand.…
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Man watches on doorbell security camera as firefighters protect his home from 403 Fire
TELLER COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — Eric Klopfestein and his family are just one of many who were forced from their homes Thursday afternoon due to the…
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403 Fire evacuees waiting, hoping for the best as crews continue battling flames
TELLER COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — It’s been more than 24 hours since dozens of residents were forced out of their homes due to the 403 Fire. The fire,…
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Donation information to help crews battling 403 Fire in Park County
TELLER COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — As crews continue battling the 403 Fire, burning in Park County near the Teller County line, first responders are…
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Fire bans for Teller and Park counties amid 403 Fire
PARK COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — Teller and Park counties are under Fire Bans while crews continue battling the 403 Fire, burning near the county lines.…
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