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Rampart fire burns 20 acres west of Colorado Springs, crews continue work
The Gazette (Colorado Springs, Colo.) via Yahoo News· 1 year agoApr. 11—The Rampart fire that sparked Tuesday afternoon and caused short-term pre-evacuations near Rampart Range Road remains at 20 acres Tuesday night as crews prepare to monitor the fire overnight ...
3 southern Colorado wildfires reach 100% containment; authorities say criminal charges will be...
The Gazette (Colorado Springs, Colo.) via Yahoo News· 1 year agoApr. 14—Firefighters have been battling wildfires across southern Colorado this week amid record-breaking heat and red flag conditions, and now three blazes are at 100% containment. Officials ...
Colorado Springs fire official: Top 3 causes of wildfires are men, women and children
The Gazette (Colorado Springs, Colo.) via Yahoo News· 1 year agoApr. 22—In late March, a woman in Park County emptied ashes out of her fireplace and set them on the side of her barn. They smoldered for a few days, and when the wind picked up the still-hot ...
Wildfire roundup: Crews work to battle multiple blazes across southern Colorado
The Gazette (Colorado Springs, Colo.) via Yahoo News· 1 year agoApr. 14—Crews are working to contain multiple wildfires across southern Colorado on Thursday as the Rampart and Badger Creek fires persist. A red flag warning remains in effect Thursday from ...
'A dangerous week': East winds, storms in Oregon could spread wildfires
Statesman Journal via Yahoo News· 2 years agoOregon firefighters will face just about every challenge possible this week as continued hot temperatures combine with windy and unstable conditions, possible thunderstorms and even dreaded ...
Controversial Garden of the Gods project review could be postponed if group gets its way
The Gazette (Colorado Springs, Colo.) via Yahoo News· 1 year agoFeb. 4—The Colorado Springs Planning Commission is scheduled to review Wednesday slightly tweaked plans to build high-density housing and commercial space along Garden of the Gods Road — this ...
Resurrected controversial Garden of the Gods project earns Planning Commission approval
The Gazette (Colorado Springs, Colo.) via Yahoo News· 1 year agoFeb. 8—The Colorado Springs Planning Commission voted Wednesday to approve a slightly tweaked request to build high-density housing and commercial space along Garden of the Gods Road after hearing ...
Mayoral candidates point some fingers in forum addressing plans for water, conservation, parks
The Gazette (Colorado Springs, Colo.) via Yahoo News· 1 year agoMar. 7—Eleven of 12 candidates vying to become the 42nd mayor of Colorado Springs spoke at a forum Tuesday to address land conservation, outdoor recreation and water. Hosted by the Palmer Land ...
After 20 years of blizzard, fire and flood response, emergency management leader retires
The Gazette (Colorado Springs, Colo.) via Yahoo News· 1 year agoMar. 29—After helming emergency response efforts in almost every natural disaster and health emergency in the region, Jim Reid, director of the Pikes Peak Regional Office of Emergency Management ...
101 Chuck Norris Jokes To Make You Laugh
Parade via Yahoo News· 1 year agoBut please don't tell Chuck Norris. Few celebrities have sparked a cult following like the roundhouse-kicking Chuck Norris. The action star practically...