Wildfire smoke in Colorado returns; expected to clear out throughout the week
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – Wildfire smoke is expected back in Colorado. The smoke is going to affect Eastern Colorado and it’s all…
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Firefighters to conduct prescribed burn near Aldrich Lakes
COLORADO, USA (KRDO) – Firefighters are planning a prescribed burn in the Aldrich Lakes area and are urging nearby residents and visitors of…
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National Weather Service issues Red Flag Warning for State region
COLORADO, USA (KRDO) – The National Weather Service (NWS) is issuing a Red Flag Warning effective today, Tuesday, May 9. The alert will remain in…
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Fremont County to host Wildland Fire Incident Management Response Exercise
FREMONT COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) – The Colorado Division of Fire Prevention & Control (DFPC) is hosting a Wildland Fire Incident Management/…
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Wildfire management response training in Fremont County near Royal Gorge
FREMONT COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — Ahead of what will be ten years since the devastating Royal Gorge Fire this June, wildfire training is underway in…
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More rain could bring higher fire risk in Southern Colorado
PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) — The rain and snow we’ve seen throughout Southern Colorado is a welcomed sight, but it could make putting out fires this year…
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Cheyenne Mountain Space Force Station prescribed burn postponed
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – In a recent update, the Cheyenne Mountain Space Force Station (SFS) announced it is postponing its prescribed burn…
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Makeshift memorial growing for the animals that died in fire at Reptile Park
ALAMOSA COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO)–On Tuesday, a portion of the Colorado Gator Farm in Mosca, just outside Alamosa, burned down. RELATED: Fire at Colorado…
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Fire near Alta Vista in El Paso County triggers brief voluntary pre-evacuation
EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — Crews are battling a fire burning in rural EL Paso County near Alta Vista. The fire triggered a brief pre-evacuation…
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UPDATE: Strong winds reduce containment, double size of Gageby Creek Fire in Bent County
BENT COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — Authorities said Thursday that the Gageby Creek Fire, south of U.S. 50, more than doubled in size overnight and is now…
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Gageby Creek Fire in Bent County more than doubled overnight, now 4,450 acres
BENT COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — According to an update Thursday morning, the Gageby Creek Fire in Bent County has more than doubled in size. The Bent…
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Fire officials gather in neighborhood near Waldo Canyon burn scar to discuss wildfire mitigation
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Fire officials from national, state, and local levels gathered in the Cedar Heights neighborhood Wednesday to…
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Power outage in Clear Creek County; calls being diverted to Gilpin County
CLEAR CREEK COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — A regional outage is affecting 911 calls from going in and out in Clear Creek County. Officials are asking…
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U.S. Fire Administration to travel to Colorado to discuss fire mitigation and prevention
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – The head of the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) is expecting to travel to Colorado Springs to highlight…
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North Creek Fire 100% contained near Beulah Valley
BEULAH VALLEY, Colo. (KRDO) — Tuesday, the U.S. Forest Service announced the North Creek Fire is 100% contained. According to officials, the fire…
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Colorado Springs Fire Department bringing back community educational meetings on wildfire risk
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The Colorado Springs Fire Department is bringing back its Town Hall series that’s meant to educate the community…
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North Creek Fire 80% contained, 50 acres burned
BEULAH, Colo. (KRDO) — The North Creek Fire, burning west of Pueblo, is now 80% contained, according to the latest update from the Forest Service.…
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Bill to help Coloradans protect their homes from wildfires making its way through State House
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The threat of losing everything in a wildfire is a very real possibility for many Coloradans. Now, some legislators…
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Rampart Fire 100% contained, still 20 acres
EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — Thursday evening, officials announced the Rampart Fire was 100% contained. According to the U.S. Forest Service, the…
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403 Fire 100% contained two weeks after starting
PARK COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — The 403 Fire was turned back to local authorities Friday at 8 a.m. after reaching 100% containment Thursday night. At…
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