Tag: fire
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High Chateau fire: Officials consider reopening neighborhoods
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save TELLER COUNTY • The Fourth of July holiday looked brighter for crews on the High Chateau fire Tuesday night, as 35 percent containment on the blaze was announced. Sheriff Jason Mikesell opened Teller County Road 1 after 7 p.m. — but not for evacuees. He…
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High Chateau fire: Officials consider reopening neighborhoods
TELLER COUNTY • The Fourth of July holiday looked brighter for crews on the High Chateau fire Tuesday night, as 35 percent containment on the blaze was announced. Sheriff Jason Mikesell opened Teller County Road 1 after 7 p.m. — but not for evacuees. He said he’ll decide Wednesday morning whether they can return home…
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Spring fire surges to 56,820 acres, destroys more than 100 homes
Crews were battling the Spring Creek fire burning near Fort Garland and La Veta in southern Colorado as it spread in several directions and surged to 56,820 acres Monday. The wildfire, which destroyed 104 or more homes and forced the evacuation of more than 2,000 residences, was about 5 percent contained. “The fire continues to…
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Spring fire surges to 56,820 acres, destroys more than 100 homes
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Crews were battling the Spring Creek fire burning near Fort Garland and La Veta in southern Colorado as it spread in several directions and surged to 56,820 acres Monday. The wildfire, which destroyed 104 or more homes and forced the evacuation of more than 2,000…
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Extreme fire danger cancels many fireworks displays statewide, but Colorado Springs fireworks still on
Fireworks still will light the sky during Memorial Park’s Summer Symphony, but other fireworks displays across the Pikes Peak region and the state have been canceled as fire danger worsens. Fireworks displays have been canceled in Manitou Springs, Palmer Lake, Cripple Creek and Woodland Park, where the July 5 Symphony Above the Clouds still will…
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Extreme fire danger cancels many fireworks displays statewide, but Colorado Springs fireworks still on
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Fireworks still will light the sky during Memorial Park’s Summer Symphony, but other fireworks displays across the Pikes Peak region and the state have been canceled as fire danger worsens. Fireworks displays have been canceled in Manitou Springs, Palmer Lake, Cripple Creek and Woodland Park,…
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Suspected arsonist arrested in 41,000-acre Costilla County fire; cooler weather aiding fight against eight blazes in Colorado
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Authorities arrested a 52-year-old man on Saturday, accusing him of starting the Spring fire in Costilla County that has grown since Wednesday to 41,292 acres and forced residents to flee their homes. Jesper Jorgenson was arrested on suspicion of arson and is being held at…
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Suspected arsonist arrested in 41,000-acre Costilla County fire; cooler weather aiding fight against eight blazes in Colorado
Authorities arrested a 52-year-old man on Saturday, accusing him of starting the Spring fire in Costilla County that has grown since Wednesday to 41,292 acres and forced residents to flee their homes. Jesper Jorgenson was arrested on suspicion of arson and is being held at the Costilla County jail. Reuters reported that Jorgenson is not…
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At least four structures destroyed by 661-acre High Chateau Fire
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save At least four structures have been destroyed by a 661-acre fire burning south of Florissant, the Teller County Sheriff’s Office confirmed. The High Chateau fire, which ignited Friday afternoon and is 0 percent contained, is one of seven fires burning in Colorado, the most of…
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At least four structures destroyed by 661-acre High Chateau Fire
At least four structures have been destroyed by a 661-acre fire burning south of Florissant, the Teller County Sheriff’s Office confirmed. The High Chateau fire, which ignited Friday afternoon and is 0 percent contained, is one of seven fires burning in Colorado, the most of any state. Sheriff Jason Miksell could not confirm the type…