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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Firefighters: Mitigation a major factor in limiting damage from Bear Creek Fire
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Mitigation, the removal of excess vegetation from around homes to prevent wildfires, is something fire fighters…
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Bear Creek Park Fire 100% contained Friday
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The Colorado Springs Fire Department announced at 5 p.m. Friday the Bear Creek Fire that began burning Thursday in…
Continue Reading Firefighters respond to wildfire in Bear Creek Park area of southwest Colorado Springs
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The Colorado Springs Fire Department said that the Bear Creek Fire burning on the southwest side of town is 50%…
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Teller County evacuations lifted after Pathfinder Fire contained
TELLER COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — Firefighters in Teller County have fully contained the Pathfinder Fire on Thursday. Residents are now allowed to…
Continue Reading Helping those impacted by historic Colorado wildfires
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – There are now several ways you can help those who have been impacted by a very active wildfire season in Colorado.…
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Pandemic threatens to ruin Thanksgiving for Coloradans, visitors
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — With three weeks remaining until Thanksgiving, state and local leaders are asking people to limit contact with…
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Much of Rocky Mountain National Park reopens after fire
ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK, Colo. (AP) – Many areas of Rocky Mountain National Park reopened Friday after being closed for two weeks after a…
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Colorado’s largest wildfire over 90% contained
LARIMER COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — The Cameron Peak Fire is closer to being fully contained by fire crews after months of effort; Wednesday, the…
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All evacuations lifted for Cameron Peak and East Troublesome Fires
LARIMER COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — Larimer County Officials announced Monday morning all mandatory and voluntary evacuations for the Cameron Peak Fire…
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Colorado’s largest wildfire has burned more than 200 homes
FORT COLLINS, Colo. (AP) – A wildfire that has scorched more than 326 square miles since it started in mid-August, becoming the largest in Colorado…
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Crews assess damages for Colorado’s second-largest wildfire
DENVER (AP) – Wildfire damage assessment begins Monday for the towns and cities affected by Colorado’s second-largest fire in state history which…
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