Tag: fire
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Firefighters knock down fire north of Colorado Springs along I-25
Firefighters knocked down a fire burning north of Colorado Springs along Interstate 25 south of Baptist Road. A Gazette photographer observed fire crews putting out hot spots and officials reopening southbound I-25 south of Baptist Road shortly after 2 p.m. on Monday. Monument Fire District Chief Andy Kovacs said the cause of the fire is…
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Aspen Acres fire destroys 850 structures, including 254 homes in Pueblo County
The Aspen Acres fire has destroyed about 850 structures, making it among the most destructive in state history, fire officials said Friday. Firefighters count all structures lost in a fire, including barns and sheds, while county officials have focused on tallying homes. Despite the number of structures lost, “There were a lot of good saves,”…
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Colorado City and Rye churches plan interdenominational service during Aspen Acres fire
Amid Aspen Acre fire evacuations, several churches in the Colorado City and Rye area are planning an interdenominational gathering Sunday. The Rev. Shane Bennett of Table Mountain Church said he hoped it would bring people together as a similar gathering did last week. It’s a “chance for people to get together and hug each…
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Storms and rain a ‘two-edged’ sword in the battle against Colorado wildfires
Storms brought a welcome reprieve of moisture Wednesday evening and overnight Thursday to the southern Front Range, including portions of the Aspen Acres burn scar — without the fallout authorities worried could compound the disaster-so-far as the wildfire continues to rage in Pueblo and Custer counties. Fortunately, rain fell. In amounts and in places where…
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Small fire ignites south of the Aspen Acres fire
A small fire is burning south of the Aspen Acres fire near Greenhorn Mountain. The Pole Canyon fire, burning about 7 miles south of Rye, started at about 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, said the Huerfano County Fire Protection District. The district said “several drops from air support” are helping to contain the fire, which appears to…
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Firefighting efforts continue across Colorado; FEMA approves grants
Gov. Jared Polis announced Sunday that FEMA approved a Fire Management Assistance Grant for the Willow fire as firefighting efforts continue across the state. The Willow fire has placed more than 1,500 people under mandatory evacuation orders and another 2,100 residents under pre-evacuation notices, according to the governor’s office. The fire, reported June 28, has…
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Small fire south of Fountain contained
A fire south of Fountain was contained Saturday afternoon, the city of Fountain announced on social media. Fire crews were mopping up the 2-acre fire around 2:30 p.m. There were no injuries or damage to structures. The intersection of Old Pueblo and Link roads opened around 2:45 p.m., a Gazette reporter observed. The fire triggered…
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Full fire ban implemented in Rocky Mountain National Park
Rocky Mountain National Park was under a full fire ban as of Monday due to fire activity across the state and weather conditions. Also Monday, Colorado Parks and Wildlife issued an emergency closure for all public access and downstream recreation on the Colorado River from Fruita to Utah. The national park is always under Stage…
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Pueblo firefighters contain trash fire that damaged 11 vehicles
Amid record-breaking heat and strong winds, firefighters knocked down a trash fire Thursday that spread to 11 vehicles and a shed, according to the Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office. Called the Quartz fire by officials, the blaze broke out Wednesday night north of Pueblo at 1401 Quartz Road, property of the waste management and disposal company…
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Overnight blaze destroys historic home in Manitou Springs
Everyone escaped a fire Friday that destroyed a historic home in Manitou Springs, city spokesperson Alex Riegelmann said. Firefighters responded to the blaze around 2 a.m. at 30 Burns Road near the SunWater Spa. The home was engulfed in flames, which were spreading to nearby vegetation, Riegelmann said. At least one person was home when…