CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — More strong wind is worsening the biggest wildfire in Colorado history. Officials have expanded the evacuation zone for the Cameron Peak Fire to include U.S. Highway 34 in the Big Thompson Canyon east of Rocky Mountain National Park. Firefighters say they’ll do their best to keep the fire away from the
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MANITOU SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Investigators now know the wildfire that burned near the Manitou Incline last week originated from a homeless camp, and police want to speak with a person who may be connected to the blaze. The Incline Fire started on Oct. 8 and burned about an acre of land before it was
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SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (AP) – Wildfires churning out dense plumes of smoke as they scorch part of the U.S. West Coast have exposed more than 8 million people to hazardous pollution levels. That’s according to an Associated Press analysis of government air monitoring data. Unhealthy particles carried by the smoke caused emergency room visits to
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FORT COLLINS, Colo. (KRDO) — The Cameron Peak Fire grew rapidly Wednesday, becoming Colorado’s largest wildfire burning more than 158,000 acres. Governor Jared Polis made the announcement in a Facebook post, saying the wildfire surpassed the previous records held by the Pine Gulch and Hayman fires. “All Colorado and the world cheer on our brave
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EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — Crews made quick work of putting out a grassfire that started in the Black Forest area on Wednesday afternoon. Around 5:05 p.m., officials said they were responding to a grassfire in the 7600 block of Pinery Circle. But 15 minutes later, the El Paso County Wildland Fire tweeted that
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CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) – Strong winds are fanning two Rocky Mountain wildfires and have prompted new evacuation orders as one of them nears communities outside Rocky Mountain National Park. Forecasters expect dry air and strong wind to persist into the weekend at the 210-square-mile Cameron Peak Fire west of Fort Collins, Colorado, and at the
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — As wildfires continue to rage across the state, fire officials with the Colorado Springs Fire Departments are urging residents to create a defensible space around their home. For homes surrounded by vegetation, that means remaining vigilant in maintaining the trees and plants on your property and clearing any excess brush.
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UPDATE: Fire officials say the Wild Horse Fire is about 40% contained as of Tuesday afternoon. Fort Carson crews will remain on the ground to fight any possible hot spots. However, smoke will likely remain visible along Highway 115 for the next several days. There are currently no signs of danger to people or infrastructure
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EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — UPDATE: Fort Carson said at 5 p.m. that the Wild Horse Fire burning near Highway 115 is now 10% contained. The highway itself has reopened after a closure that lasted several hours, and the fire size remains the same at 580 acres. Helicopters are dropping water on the flames
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FORT COLLINS, Colo. – Firefighters in Colorado have made progress against a fire near Fort Collins as cooler temperatures, cloud cover and up to an inch of snow covered higher elevations. The Coloradoan reports that firefighters were able to keep the 210-square-mile Cameron Peak Fire, which was active Sunday, within established fire lines, resulting in
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EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — Highway 115 is closing in both directions for a few hours Monday due to firefighting operations for the Wild Horse Fire. The Colorado State Patrol says the roads between mileposts 38 and 32 will be closed from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. as helicopters dump water on the wildfire.
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EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — UPDATE: Highway 115 has reopened Monday morning while firefighters continue to work on the Wild Horse Fire. Earlier Southeast Highway 115 from Turkey Creek Rd. to Little Turkey Creek is under a mandatory evacuation notice due to the Wild Horse Fire burning more than 200 acres as of Sunday
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The Incline Fire is now at 100% containment, according to a spokesperson for Manitou Springs. Crews analyzed the fire through thermal imaging and physically feeling for hot spots on Sunday. Despite high winds and red flag warnings, the crews reported no pockets of heat. In total, the Incline Fire burned
Continue Reading COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – Fire officials reported the Incline Fire was 80 percent contained Saturday. The Incline Fire was still burning around an acre as of Saturday afternoon. The Incline, Barr Trail, and every other trail in the area will stay closed until further notice, the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office tweeted Saturday. Investigators
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MANITOU SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The containment of the Incline Fire increased to 80% Saturday night, according to a Manitou Springs city spokesperson. Fire crews secured more of the fireline and mopped up hotpsots. The Incline Fire is still one acre in size. Crews will hike off of the fire Saturday night, and they will
Continue Reading MANITOU SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office Stated in a Tweet on Saturday that the Incline, Northern Incline Return Trail, Barr Trail and all other nearby trails are still closed until further notice, due the Incline Fire that destroyed an acre of land since Thursday. The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office
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MANITOU SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Fire and law enforcement officials gave an update on the Incline Fire that’s burning near Manitou Springs and provided a new size of the fire. Watch a replay of the noon update below: The fire was still 0% contained as of noon Friday, according to authorities. Manitou Springs officials later
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MANITOU SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The Incline Fire started Thursday afternoon and continued to burn Friday, and neighbors in the area say they haven’t taken their eyes off the mountain. But they are hoping for the best. Residents who live along Fairview and the 500-600 block of Ruxton Avenue are on pre-evacuation orders. “It’s a
Continue Reading MANITOU SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — As of Friday morning, the Incline Fire in Manitou Springs was still reported to be at a zero containment, but we’re expecting to get a more accurate number Friday after the fire is mapped from aircraft overhead. (WATCH: Officials give update on Incline Fire at noon Friday) Despite that report,
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MANITOU SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Deputies are looking for an arson suspect after a wildfire was reported near the Barr Trail in Manitou Springs on Thursday afternoon. El Paso County Sheriff’s Office says it is looking for a white man in his early 40s. He was seen wearing a white t-shirt with a gray hoodie
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