PARK COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — Sunday morning, Teller and Park County fire officials announced residents who were previously under mandatory evacuations from the 403 fire could go back to their residences at noon Sunday. All mandatory evacuation zones have been reduced to pre-evacuation zones, and all pre-evacuation zones remain the same. But as residents return
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The Cimarron Hills Fire Department the Colorado Springs Fire Department, and the Falcon Fire Department responded to a wildland fire Sunday. The fire is burning in the area of Galley Road and Peterson Road. A full evacuation was put in place for people along Preple Dr. and Boreal Dr., west
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The City of Colorado Springs is under a Red Flag warning through 10 p.m. Sunday. According to CSFD, the warning is due to high temperatures, low humidity, and high winds. Officials warned that in this weather, erratic and rapid fire growth is probable. Crews already responded to a fire burning
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PARK COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — The 403 Fire, near the Park County and Teller County line, is 25% contained and went up slightly and now sits at 1,286 acres, as of 6:30 P.M., according to Park County officials. Saturday morning at the Grange in Florissant, multiple entities held a briefing on the progress of the
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TELLER COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — The 403 Fire has burned 1,388 acres and remains at 25 percent contained, according to the 403 fire Facebook page as of 8 p.m. Saturday. Firefighters worked hard Saturday to hold and secure the lines on the fire perimeter. Credit: 403 Fire Facebook Page According to the 403 Fire information
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PARK COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — Susan Bernstetter, Lake George Fire Protection District Fire Chief posted these new photos of the 403 Fire on Saturday. Right now the fire is 25% contained and continues to sit at 1,205 acres. Fire crews say even with windy conditions Friday they were able to keep growth to a minimum. They
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PARK COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — More assistance is coming for people who have animals and livestock that need help evacuating the 403 Fire. Teller County Animal Control says that they have the resources to help neighbors move cattle, horses and other large farm animals or livestock to a safe area. They say people can drop
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PARK COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — The Florissant Fire District is grateful for all the food and supply donations the last few days. On Saturday morning they thanked Dawn of Hope Ranch for coming back early this morning bringing breakfast and lunches to fire crews. If you are interested in donating food or hygiene products the
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PARK COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO)–Campers from all across Colorado come to Blue Mountain Ranch for summer camp. However, as the 403 fire continues to grow, the owner of Blue Mountain Ranch, Tim Graf, continues to worry that the fire could potentially destroy the campgrounds. Fire Map “So, that fear… is just a lot to comprehend right
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FLORISSANT, Colo. (KRDO) — Authorities, organizations and volunteers have scrambled to provide enough meals, drinks, snacks and other necessities for first responders as a wildfire burns for a second straight day. Florissant Fire Rescue Organizers brought in pizza Thursday evening, just hours after the fire began, and followed that with cooking 200 burritos for breakfast
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PARK COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — The 403 Fire, burning near the Park County and Teller County line, continues to grow. According to an update at 1:30 p.m., the fire is now 1,205 acres. There is no information on containment at this time. The fire has not officially moved into Teller County, but the sheriff’s office
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JEFFERSON COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — There are numerous pre-evacuation orders in place in Jefferson County due to a wildfire burning in the area. According to Jefferson County officials, the entire Town of Morrison is under pre-evacuation due to a fast-growing fire burning near Alameda and C470 as of 2:44 p.m. Evacuation Map as of 2:44
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TELLER COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — For evacuees of the 403 Fire who have pets, the Teller County Regional Animal Shelter is extending a helping hand. Since the fire began Thursday morning, mandatory evacuations have been put in place in Park and Teller counties. Along with the two shelters open for humans, regional animal shelters are
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TELLER COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — Eric Klopfestein and his family are just one of many who were forced from their homes Thursday afternoon due to the 403 Fire. Eric was in Colorado Springs when the first pre-evacuation notice went out and it was actually his boss who told him he needed to leave. Luckily, Eric
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TELLER COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — It’s been more than 24 hours since dozens of residents were forced out of their homes due to the 403 Fire. The fire, which has burned more than 1,200 acres as of Friday afternoon, began in the area of County Road 403 in Park County. A nearby resident first alerted
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TELLER COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — As crews continue battling the 403 Fire, burning in Park County near the Teller County line, first responders are accepting donations. According to the Teller County Sheriff’s Office, donations can be dropped off at: The Lake George Fire Department in Lake George The Teller County Sheriff’s Office in Divide Below
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PARK COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — Teller and Park counties are under Fire Bans while crews continue battling the 403 Fire, burning near the county lines. According to Park County, the National Weather Service issued a Red Flag Warning effective Friday until 7 p.m. Given these conditions, all of Park County is under a Stage 1
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FLORISSANT, Colo. (KRDO) — The Teller County Sheriff’s Office provided an update on the 403 Fire, burning along the Park and Teller County line. Watch the updates below: Part 1 Part 2 According to officials, the fire has not officially moved into Teller County, but the sheriff’s office and crews are prepared for when that
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PARK COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — Evacuations have been ordered in Park County due to a wildland fire burning along County Rd. 403. As of 8:45 p.m., the fire has burned over 1,000 acres and growing. According to the Public Emergency Notification System, residents within one mile of County Rd. 403 and Alpine Meadow Ln. are
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The Colorado Springs Fire Department is responding to a wildland fire burning on the southeast side of the city. Officials told KRDO the wildland fire is about a quarter of an acre as of 1:15 p.m. This is the area of Hancock Expy. & Delta Dr. People are asked to
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