ALAMOSA, Colo. (KRDO)–The Upper Arkansas Valley Wildfire Foundation returns for the sixth time to Alamosa to host its week-long Colorado Wildland Fire & Incident Management Academy (CWFIMA). Over 400 students from 18 states will participate in the 24-course program for all things related to fire mitigation including incident management, wildland fire, and leadership. The 2023
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FORT COLLINS, Colo. (KRDO) – The Colorado State Forest Service is awarding $9.5 million to local governments across 16 Colorado counties to help reduce the risks of wildfires. According to the Colorado State Forest Service, in its first year, the Incentives for Local Government (ILG) grant program will fund 28 forest management and wildlife projects
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – Wildfire smoke is expected back in Colorado. The smoke is going to affect Eastern Colorado and it’s all coming from a Canadian wildfire which has burned more than a million acres. Friday, May 19, saw thick smoke coming from the State region and it’s having an adverse effect on a
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COLORADO, USA (KRDO) – Firefighters are planning a prescribed burn in the Aldrich Lakes area and are urging nearby residents and visitors of visible smoke that might be seen. The announcement comes from the U.S. Forest Service for the White River National Forest who plan to burn up to 1,500 acres today, Wednesday, May 17.
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COLORADO, USA (KRDO) – The National Weather Service (NWS) is issuing a Red Flag Warning effective today, Tuesday, May 9. The alert will remain in effect from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on the account of warm temperatures, gusty winds, and low humidity–a combination of elements the National Weather Service says contribute to extreme fire
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FREMONT COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) – The Colorado Division of Fire Prevention & Control (DFPC) is hosting a Wildland Fire Incident Management/ Response exercise near the Royal Gorge. The exercise started Monday afternoon and continues through Wednesday. KRDO The exercise is happening behind the Gorge, on the burn scar of the July 2020 YMCA Fire that
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FREMONT COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — Ahead of what will be ten years since the devastating Royal Gorge Fire this June, wildfire training is underway in the area to prevent the disaster from repeating. Monday, KRDO joined firefighters training in Fremont County on the first day of a three-day wildfire training exercise for local and state
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PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) — The rain and snow we’ve seen throughout Southern Colorado is a welcomed sight, but it could make putting out fires this year more challenging. Long-term weather predictions show a moderate fire risk for June and July. So far this year, we’ve already seen fire activity across Southern Colorado, including the 403
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – In a recent update, the Cheyenne Mountain Space Force Station (SFS) announced it is postponing its prescribed burn that was scheduled for Wednesday, April 26, due to excessive rain in the area. A new date has not been determined yet for when the prescribed burn will resume, officials stated. The
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ALAMOSA COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO)–On Tuesday, a portion of the Colorado Gator Farm in Mosca, just outside Alamosa, burned down. RELATED: Fire at Colorado Gator Farm in Mosca, several animals did not survive; GoFundMe started Saturday, was the first day the park has been open since the fire broke out. Many members of the of the
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EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — Crews are battling a fire burning in rural EL Paso County near Alta Vista. The fire triggered a brief pre-evacuation warning for two miles of the area at 12:33 p.m. That was N Border Hanzich, E Border Ramah Hwy, S Border Judge Orr Rd – W Border Sengbiel Rd.
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BENT COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — Authorities said Thursday that the Gageby Creek Fire, south of U.S. 50, more than doubled in size overnight and is now at 4,450 acres with containment at 40%. The Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control has assumed control of fire operations; calmer winds are expected to reduce the fire
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BENT COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — According to an update Thursday morning, the Gageby Creek Fire in Bent County has more than doubled in size. The Bent County Sheriff’s Office said the fire is now 4,450 acres, up roughly 1,800 acres Wednesday. The fire remains at 40% containment. The fire, burning east of the town of
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Fire officials from national, state, and local levels gathered in the Cedar Heights neighborhood Wednesday to discuss the importance of fire mitigation. The Cedar Heights neighborhood sits right behind the Waldo Canyon Fire burn scar. When the Waldo Canyon Fire burned two years ago, it got very close to the
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CLEAR CREEK COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — A regional outage is affecting 911 calls from going in and out in Clear Creek County. Officials are asking residents to call (303)-679-2393 for help if needed. Clear Creek County representatives say it is important for crews to be able to respond to calls for help to keep the
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – The head of the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) is expecting to travel to Colorado Springs to highlight America’s wildfire challenges and announce the release of its full report on Fire Prevention and Control. During the visit, U.S. Fire Administrator Dr. Lori Moore-Merrell, will hold a conference to acknowledge America’s fire
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BEULAH VALLEY, Colo. (KRDO) — Tuesday, the U.S. Forest Service announced the North Creek Fire is 100% contained. According to officials, the fire burning west of Pueblo was contained as of 3 p.m. Tuesday. While containment is at 100% now, light smoke may still be visible due to interior fuels smoldering. Crews will continue patrolling
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The Colorado Springs Fire Department is bringing back its Town Hall series that’s meant to educate the community about the risks of wildfires and how to be prepared. Throughout the summer, the department is holding a series of Living with Wildfire Town Halls that will be neighborhood-specific. “When we build
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BEULAH, Colo. (KRDO) — The North Creek Fire, burning west of Pueblo, is now 80% contained, according to the latest update from the Forest Service. The fire began Saturday, April 15, at 12:39 p.m. According to the U.S. Forest Service, it began burning 6.5 miles northwest of Beulah Valley. The fire has so far burned
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The threat of losing everything in a wildfire is a very real possibility for many Coloradans. Now, some legislators are trying to pass a bill that would help people protect their homes from wildfires. HB23-1273, Creation Of Wildfire Resilient Homes Grant Program, would allow homeowners to apply to receive a
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