TELLER COUNTY, Colo.(KRDO)– The High Park Fire in Teller County has reached 1,572 acres in size but is now 70% contained. At the last update, the fire was just 27% contained. The news, which was shared by officials at a town hall at Cripple Creek- Victor High School on Tuesday, received large applause from the
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Around half of the 170 teachers in the Woodland Park School District are volunteering this week to support fire crews battling the High Park Fire burning for a second week in Teller County. KRDO On Tuesday, Dr. Mathew Neal, district superintendent, organized a plan to help support approximately 240 on-the-ground
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ARCHULETA COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — Crews are battling a wildfire burning near Pagosa Springs that’s caused an evacuation order. Officials say the Plumtaw Fire is burning 4.75 miles northwest of the Pagosa Springs airport, north of Plumtaw Road. According to the San Juan National Forest, an evacuation order has been issued for the Lost Valley
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TELLER COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — Multiple crews continue to battle the High Park Fire burning in Teller County west of Cripple Creek. The fire has been burning since Thursday, May 12. Tuesday evening, fire officials announced the High Park Fire’s containment went from 37% to 70% throughout the day, Officials say numerous fire engines, water
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TELLER COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — The Teller County Sheriff’s Office released information on how people can help firefighter teams battling the High Park Fire. According to officials, the Teller County Public Health Department is accepting donations Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. The sheriff’s office is asking for the following items at
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BACA COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — Authorities provided an update on multiple fires burning along highways in Baca County. Just before 5:30 p.m. Monday, the Baca County Sheriff’s Office reported Highway 287 was closed due to multiple fires in the area. By 7:34 p.m., the BCSO announced that the fire was 100% contained. Crews did remain
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TELLER COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — The Teller County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) is in discussion with the state to declare a statewide wildfire emergency. Monday, the BoCC said that it’s discussing the declaration with the State of Colorado and Governor Jared Polis in response to the High Park Fire. KRDO The fire, 5.5 miles
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TELLER COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — The Teller County Sheriff’s Office is asking anyone in a pre-evacuation order who has already moved to safety to put up an “evacuation door hanger.” This request is in response to residents affected by the High Park Fire. According to the sheriff’s office, these hangers will help first responders know which
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BACA COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — Crews are reportedly battling multiple fires along Highway 287, promoting the highway to close. According to officials, the highway will remain closed and will only periodically for law enforcement vehicles. The crews that responded are Springfield Fire, Walsh Fire, and Campo Fire.
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — A Burn Ban is going into effect Monday in the City of Colorado Springs. After a discussion with the Pikes Peak Region Wildfire Preparedness Group, by and through the Division of the Fire Marshal, the Colorado Springs Fire Department (CSFD) has determined to enact Burn Ban Orders. The CSFD said
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — As wildfires pop up and prompt evacuations around Southern Colorado, the Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region promises to support pet owners during these chaotic moments. The Humane Society says it will accept pets needing temporary shelter during mandatory evacuations. “We do have a plan in place that when
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EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office (EPCSO) announced Monday that Stage Two Fire Restrictions will be in place starting at 12 p.m. on Monday, May 16. Due to the current and future weather conditions, the Pikes Peak Region Wildfire Preparedness Group, Sheriff Bill Elder, along with EPCSO, agencies have
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FOUNTAIN, Colo. (KRDO) — The Fountain Fire Department (FFD) has issued a Stage Two Fire Restrictions due to current and future weather conditions. These restrictions will be effective starting on Monday. In the City of Fountain, the following acts are prohibited because of the Stage Two Fire Restrictions: Recreational Fires/BonfiresCharcoal grills/outdoor wood burning stovesOutdoor smoking
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The American Red Cross in Colorado is reaching a critical level when it comes to having enough volunteers to respond to natural disasters across the state. “The need is enormous,” Catie Ballenger, a spokeswoman for the American Red Cross in Colorado said. Besides first responders, the organization is typically among the
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Fire crews now report that a new grassfire that sparked Saturday afternoon near the Colorado Springs Airport is knocked down after burning around 5 acres. Captain Mike Smaldino with the Colorado Springs Fire Department confirmed this is a separate fire from the Alturas Fire that sparked near the airport, prompting
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TELLER COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — The High Park Fire, burning west of Cripple Creek in Teller County, has scorched over 1,100 acres and is at 10% containment as of 9 p.m. Saturday, according to the Teller County Sheriff’s Office. At a town hall meeting held at Cripple Creek High School Saturday afternoon, Teller County Commissioner
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TELLER COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — Friday evening, officials extended the evacuation order for the High Park Fire burning in Teller County. As of 8 p.m., the fire had reached 931 acres according to fire officials. At 6:20 p.m., the Teller County Sheriff’s Office released the following message: EVACUATION ORDER for Cripple Creek Ranches and Mt.
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The El Paso County Coroner’s Office confirmed Friday that a woman died in Thursday’s Skylark Mobile Home Park fire. KRDO Authorities said that the woman was found inside the mobile home where they believe the fire started. Steve Linley is a neighbor and military veteran credited with trying to rescue
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Sergeant Shawn Mahon with the Colorado Springs Police Arson Unit told KRDO Friday that a homeowner is facing a felony charge because he “negligently” ignored burn restrictions, causing the Akerman Fire in a Stetson Hills neighborhood Thursday. Sergeant Mahon said a homeowner “had some ashes from [a] fire pit and
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EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — Friday, the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the Alturas Fire, that burned near the Colorado Springs Airport, was 100% contained. According to the sheriff’s office, a deputy was driving through a field on his way to contact a suspicious vehicle when his own vehicle got stuck Thursday. That’s
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