COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – A new fire evacuation study in Colorado Springs is raising serious concerns about just how long it will take to get people in the city’s most fire-prone neighborhoods to safety if a major wildfire was to break out. On Monday, the Colorado Springs City Council is expected to hear from
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EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — The Election Day defeat of a ballot issue that would have increased funding for road repairs and park maintenance has forced the Board of Commissioners to scramble to seek money from other sources. During a budget hearing at the commissioners’ weekly meeting Tuesday, members tentatively approved a one-time additional
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LARIMER COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — A single-engine air tanker crashed as it was making air suppression drops over the Kruger Rock Fire, burning south of Estes Park, Colorado, killing the pilot. The Larimer County Sheriff confirmed Tuesday night, the plane and the pilot were found, south of Hermit Park. The pilot, who was the only
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TELLER COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — Devastating wildfires across the state last year and this year have led officials to seek help from a somewhat underutilized source: prison inmates. The state is allocating $17 million in federal stimulus funds over the next three years to increase the size of the State Wildland Inmate Fire Team (SWIFT),
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FORT COLLINS, Colo. (KRDO) – A new study by a team at Colorado State University shows some of the masks we’ve been using to protect ourselves against coronavirus can also protect our lungs against wildfire smoke. Last year, research scientist Jack Kodros and a team at CSU were testing masks and respirators as a part
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — A fire burning near Interstate 25 in north Colorado Springs Thursday afternoon created a smoke plume visible from miles away. The Colorado Department of Transportation said the fire is between Briargate Parkway and Interquest Parkway near northbound I-25. Nearby travelers are urged to use caution. According to the U.S. Air
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – With wildfire season now yearlong, the Colorado Springs Fire Department is finding new ways to mitigate the problem and prevent tragedy. “It’s important to do this type of work because it protects our infrastructure and livelihood, it helps us mitigate risk within our communities, and ultimately can help save lives,”
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO)– The Colorado Springs Fire Department and City Parks’ and Forestry staff will team up for fire mitigation work at Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site starting Thursday, October 28th. The prevention efforts will last though Saturday, October 30th, wrapping up with a community volunteer day, according to a press release from the
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HUERFANO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — Crews are battling a wildfire that broke out in Huerfano County. According to the U.S. Forest Service, crews began monitoring the Red Canyon fire around 11 a.m. Friday. The fire is burning along San Carlos Rd., 8.3 miles northeast of Gardner. Mid-afternoonLate AfternoonUSFS At 4:30 p.m., officials said the fire
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PEYTON, Colo. (KRDO)– On Sunday morning the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office announced on twitter that the Birdseye Fire in northern El Paso County had been completely contained. The Sheriff’s officer credited the fast and strong response as the reason they were able to get the fire under control. All evacuation orders were lifted Sunday
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TELLER COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — Removing dead or dying trees from steep mountain slopes can be a time-consuming and dangerous job, but new technology is making the process easier and safer on the north slope of Pikes Peak. Colorado Springs Utilities has hired an Oregon company to use two pieces of state-of-the art machinery that
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EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office issued a mandatory evacuation notice for residents in a rural area northeast of Colorado Springs Friday afternoon. UPDATE: According to the Colorado Springs Fire Department, the Birdseye Fire began as a structure fire. From there, it moved to the treetops. However, aerial crews
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DENVER, Colo. (KRDO) — In 2020, crews battled the largest wildfire in state history. Now, FEMA is awarding Colorado $10.36 million to help cover the cost of the Cameron Peak wildfire. The funds, provided by the FEMA’s Public Association program, go to the Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control. This comes from the major
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PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) — Firefighters quickly responded to a brush fire that started up Tuesday morning in north Pueblo. The fire was in a grassy area near Eagleridge Boulevard, according to a KRDO photographer at the scene. No nearby structures appeared to be threatened by the small flames. No injuries were reported. We’re working on
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO)– Wildfire season has been pretty quiet across Colorado, but the Colorado Springs Fire Department says fire season is all year long — in 2020, the largest fire in state history started around this time of the year. On Monday, the Ptarmigan Fire started near Silverthorne in Summit County and serves as
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SUMMIT COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — The Summit County Sheriff’s Office issued a mandatory evacuation near Silverthorne due to an active wildfire. At 8:13 p.m. Monday, the sheriff’s office ordered an evacuation for the Hamilton Creek area above Silverthorne. Residents were asked to leave the area immediately. The American Red Cross Emergency Shelter, at Summit Middle
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COLORADO (KRDO) — Stage one fire restrictions are now in effect in six counties across Colorado. The Bureau of Land Management implemented fire restrictions through the end of the year. Those counties include: El Paso CountyChaffee CountyFremont CountyLake CountyPark CountySaguache County Upcoming dry and warm conditions prompted the restrictions. Now, those counties will not allow
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YODER, Colo. (KRDO) — Fire crews were called to an outbuilding that caught fire Wednesday afternoon. A plume of smoke was visible all the way from KRDO’s tower camera on top of Cheyenne Mountain. According to emergency dispatchers, the fire was burning near Corona Road. Several viewers sent pictures of the smoke visible from the
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FORT CARSON, Colo. (KRDO) — The Fort Carson Fire Department was called to a small fire that started burning around noon Tuesday down range. The fire was estimated to be about 10 acres, according to a spokesperson with Fort Carson. No structures or people are threatened by the fire, according to Fort Carson. Fire crews
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DENVER (AP) — A judge has approved the forced medication of a mentally ill Danish man accused of starting a wildfire that burned 149 homes in Colorado in 2018. The development was revealed during a court hearing Wednesday for Jesper Joergensen. One of his lawyers said the defense wasn’t given notice of the separate proceeding
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