New fire near Fort Collins causes evacuations
LARIMER COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — People are being evacuated after a wildfire ignited northwest of Fort Collins Saturday afternoon. The Lewstone Fire…
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Colorado National Guard prepared to help with wildfire search-and-rescues
DENVER (KRDO) — Governor Jared Polis announced Friday afternoon that he has authorized the Colorado National Guard (CONG) to be ready to assist with…
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What does the 30-day ban on open fires mean for Colorado cities, counties?
EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — Earlier this week, Colorado Gov. Jared Polis issued a statewide ban on open fires, given the high fire danger and…
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Pine Gulch Fire grows to 2nd largest in Colorado history
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KRDO) — The Pine Gulch Fire that has been burning in west Colorado since the end of July is now the second largest wildfire…
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Statewide fire ban set for the next 30 days in response to Colorado wildfires
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Hot and dry conditions in Colorado are continuing to fuel four fires burning across the state. The conditions are…
Continue Reading Colorado bans open fires as state battles four wildfires
DENVER (AP) – Gov. Jared Polis issued a 30-day ban on open fires such as campfires, fireworks and other open sources of ignition on Tuesday as the…
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CSFD sends crew to help with Grizzly Creek Fire
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo (KRDO) — Fire crews are continuing to battle the Grizzly Creek Fire as they try to get control of the now 25,000-acre blaze.…
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Large wildfires burning in Colorado in hot, dry weather
DENVER (AP) – Four large wildfires have been spreading in Colorado in hot and dry weather, including the Pine Gulch Fire north of Grand Junction…
Continue Reading Pine Gulch Fire grows to 81,107 acres, still 7 percent contained
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KRDO) — Fire officials say the Pine Gulch Fire grew to 81,107 acres Sunday morning and remains at 7% containment. Much of the…
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Williams Fork Fire grows to 1,354 acres in Grand County
ARAPAHO NATIONAL FOREST, Colo. (KRDO) — A wildfire in the Arapaho National Forest in Grand County has grown to about 1,354 acres since it was first…
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Immediate area and boardwalk at Hanging Lake survives blaze
GLENWOOD CANYON, Colo. (KRDO) — The U.S. National Forest says the wildfire near Glenwood Springs blazed past an iconic state lake, but the…
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Gov. Polis: Grizzly Creek Fire is top priority in the U.S.
EAGLE COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — On Friday morning, Colorado Governor Jared Polis announced the Grizzly Creek fire burning near Glenwood Springs has…
Continue Reading As wildfires burn, smoke makes way into Colorado Springs
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Smoke from the Grizzly Creek and Pine Gulch wildfires is continuing to make its way into southern Colorado. The…
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Western Colorado fires grow in warm weather, drought
GLENWOOD SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — Wildfires burning in western Colorado continue to grow in warm, windy weather, fueled by drought conditions. The Pine…
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Colorado Springs crews helping fight Grizzly Creek Fire
GLENWOOD SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Firefighters in Colorado Springs are helping battle the Grizzly Creek Fire near Glenwood Springs, which is zero…
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Grizzly Creek Fire at 0% containment, I-70 remains closed
GLENWOOD SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — A portion of Interstate 70 remains closed in western Colorado on Wednesday because of a wildfire that has grown to 5…
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I-70 closed in western Colorado because of new wildfire
GLENWOOD SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) – A portion of Interstate 70 remains closed in western Colorado because of a wildfire that broke out along the highway…
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Colorado Springs woman devastated after CPW euthanizes her pet fox
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – A Colorado Springs woman told KRDO she is heartbroken after Colorado Parks and Wildlife confiscated a wild fox from…
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Elephant Butte Fire at 60% containment
EVERGREEN, Colo. (KRDO) — The Elephant Butte Fire in Evergreen is now 60% contained according to an update from the Jefferson County Sheriff’s…
Continue Reading Cooler weather could help crews fight fire west of Denver
EVERGREEN, Colo. (AP) – Firefighters are hoping to take advantage of cooler weather to stop the spread of a wildfire that has forced the evacuation…
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