PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) — Colorado isn’t a stranger to wildfires, local crews work around the year to help residents prepare and possibly prevent the unthinkable. In Colorado Springs, the fire department has held town hall meetings to educate residents on fire danger in their specific communities. Monday, the Pueblo Fire Department shared information from Firewise
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Police are investigating a reported shooting that left a man shot in East Colorado Springs. Monday, police received a call of a reported shooting at a business in the 2500 block of Airport Rd., just before 3 a.m. At the scene, police found a man with gunshot wounds. Medical personnel
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SOUTHERN COLORADO (KRDO) — Friday, numerous counties and cities announced they were rescinding or downgrading their current burn bans and fire restrictions. “Our fuel moisture has picked up, we’re a little more confident that things are a little bit safer,” said Brett Lacey, Colorado Springs Fire Department Fire Marshal. “So we have decided collectively within
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LAKEWOOD, Colo. (KRDO) — After nearly two years worth of investigating, the USDA Forest Service announced that Colorado’s second-largest wildfire in recorded history was human-caused. Based on evidence gathered at the fire’s origin, officials say investigators have determined the East Troublesome Fire was human-caused. Given the location and time of year that the fire started,
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Friday afternoon, the Colorado Springs Fire Department announced the current Burn Ban for the city is set to be downgraded to Burn Restrictions. According to the CSFD, this goes into effect on June 3 at noon. This applies to the entire City of Colorado Springs. As of Friday, June 3,
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PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) — Crews spent much of Thursday afternoon battling two wildland fires burning at Lake Minnequa Park and Open Space. Just before 6:30 p.m., the Pueblo Fire Department said the two fires were contained and burned 20 acres. The fire burned north of Pueblo Blvd. and east of Lakeshore Ave. At 3:44 p.m.,
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BENT COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — The organization People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) is asking cruelty-to-animal charges be brought against the man accused of starting the Fort Lyon Fire in Bent County. Charles Champney, a code enforcement officer in Bent County, is already facing charges for allegedly starting the wildland fire that burned
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TELLER COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — Shannon and Carl Andersen are residents of Woodland Park and avid outdoors people. They started a new initiative to educate locals and tourists about current burn restrictions heading into the summer months. Currently, Teller County is under a stage 2 fire ban with several restrictions including a ban on campfires.
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The Colorado Springs Fire Department (CSFD) has issued a Red Flag Warning due to low humidity and high winds in Southern Colorado. A burn ban remains in effect. Monday, CSFD tweeted out there is rapid and dangerous fire conditions, prompting a High Fire Danger. CSFD is warning the community to
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CONEJOS COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) -— A fire that broke out Saturday night is now measuring around 200 acres, with evacuations and pre-evacuation notices in place. The U.S. Forest Service (USFS) is calling the blaze the Menkhaven Fire. Officials report that it’s burning about seven miles northwest of Fox Creek. USFS said there was no significant
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TELLER COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — The Teller County Sheriff’s Office reports that a fire that sparked Friday night is now fully contained. The Sheriff’s Office responded to reports of smoke in the area of High Chateau off County Road 11 around 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Off Icarus Drive in the Eaglecrest subdivision, the Four Mile
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FREMONT COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — A week after entering Stage 2 fire restrictions, the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Royal Gorge Field Office announced all restrictions were being rescinded. “With the recent moisture, the dry fuel conditions we were experiencing have abated for now,” said Royal Gorge Field Manager Keith Berger in a press release.
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CAÑON CITY, Colo. (KRDO) — The Cańon City Area Fire Protection Chief announced he had rescinded all fire restrictions within the boundaries of the Cańon City Area Fire Protection District effective 9 a.m. Thursday. Stage 2 fire restrictions began Thursday, May 19, at noon. At that time, officials said as Fremont County and surrounding areas
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PUEBLO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — The Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office has lifted the Stage 1 fire restrictions for Pueblo County, effective immediately. “The recent moisture and cooler temperatures the past few days has dampened the fire danger in the area and as a result, the fire restrictions for Pueblo County are being lifted,” Pueblo County
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DURANGO, Colo. (KRDO) — Crews are fighting a wildfire burning near the Perins Peak State Wildlife area. According to Durango Fire Rescue, the fire is burning in the Perins Peak area behind the Rockridge subdivision up C.R. 204. As of 5:47 p.m., the fire has reached three acres and is growing. Officials say the fire
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., (KRDO) – The recent rainfall and snow will not be enough to lift the burn ban, according to fire officials. Tuesday, officials said the moisture is good but won’t eliminate the fire danger. Additionally, fire officials tell people to enjoy this moisture because we’re in for a long summer with hot and dry
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TELLER COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — Several crews have spent days working to battle the High Park Fire in Teller County, west of Cripple Creek. The fire burned for nearly two weeks. Tuesday morning, fire officials announced the High Park Fire’s containment is now at 100%. Officials say countless fire engines, water tenders, fire suppression modules,
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LA VETA, Colo, (KRDO) — Friday, a KRDO crew was part of a private tour of the worst area damaged by the 2018 Spring Creek Fire in La Veta Pass. KRDO That 108,000-acre fire burned thousands of trees, destroyed 141 homes and led to an aftermath of flooding and erosion in western Huerfano and eastern Costilla
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TELLER COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — The Teller County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) announced Wednesday that evacuation orders were lifted at 10 a.m. as firefighters continued to make progress on the High Park Fire, burning since early last week. KRDO The sheriff’s office said that only residents will be allowed to return home; they must show a
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MOSCA, Colo. (KRDO) — Wednesday, officials with the Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve said a lightning strike started a fire within the park. Officials say the fire sparked along the entrance road, Highway 150, at 3 p.m. Park staff are working with neighboring fire agencies to battle the flames. As of 4:28 p.m.,
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