Tag: fire
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Tipton, Lamborn: Is Forest Service prepared for Colorado fire season?
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save WASHINGTON – Two Colorado congressmen sought assurances from a Trump administration official Thursday that forest firefighting measures are adequate, as a blaze in southwestern Colorado forced the evacuation of thousands of residents. “When we’re talking…
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Colorado Springs restricts burning as fire danger soars with the heat
With fire danger soaring with the temperature this week, Colorado Springs on Friday joined El Paso County and other Pikes Peak region cities in restricting burning. Fireworks, burning trash and recreational fires, such as campfires, are prohibited under the restrictions, which carry a possible penalty of 189 days in jail and $2,500 in fines, Fire Department spokesman…
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Ex-Colorado Springs fire inspector facing misdemeanor charge
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The former Colorado Springs Fire Department inspector who gave a popular downtown taproom multiple extensions to fix violations before it was shut down by another inspector and then sold is facing a misdemeanor charge. The…
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People flee hundreds of homes threatened by southwest Colorado blaze
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save DURANGO — A wildfire in southwestern Colorado forced hundreds of evacuations and was expected to reach homes by Friday, authorities said. The week-old blaze has blackened nearly 8 square miles (20.7 square kilometers) about 10…
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People flee hundreds of homes threatened by southwest Colorado blaze
DURANGO — A wildfire in southwestern Colorado forced hundreds of evacuations and was expected to reach homes by Friday, authorities said. The week-old blaze has blackened nearly 8 square miles (20.7 square kilometers) about 10 miles (16 kilometers) north of Durango and is encroaching on the town of Hermosa, where residents of nearly 500 homes…
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Ex-Colorado Springs fire inspector facing misdemeanor charge
The former Colorado Springs Fire Department inspector who gave a popular downtown taproom multiple extensions to fix violations before it was shut down by another inspector and then sold is facing a misdemeanor charge. The inspector, Brian Rapplean, was recently served a summons by Colorado Springs police accusing him of abuse of public records, said…
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Colorado Springs testing ground for training to fight fires in the ‘WUI’
Too often in recent years, local firefighters have had to learn on the job, protecting lives and structures in the midst of disaster. This week, Colorado Springs became the first testing ground for a national training program aimed at teaching firefighters tactics they’ll need when the next wildfire breaks out in what’s known as the…
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Colorado Springs testing ground for training to fight fires in the ‘WUI’
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Too often in recent years, local firefighters have had to learn on the job, protecting lives and structures in the midst of disaster. This week, Colorado Springs became the first testing ground for a national training program aimed at teaching firefighters tactics they’ll need when…
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More pre-evacuation notices issued on east side of U.S. 550
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save DURANGO – As a wildfire continues to scour a swath of La Plata County, pre-evacuation notices were issued Tuesday to 252 homes east of U.S. 550 and east to the Animas River. That brings the…
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Fire threatens strip mall in northeast Colorado Springs
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Firefighters saved a shopping center after a fire sparked early Tuesday in northeast Colorado Springs. A plume of smoke was spotted about 1 a.m., rising from Erindale Square at 5975 N. Academy Blvd., the Fire…