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13 minutes ago  As of Wednesday evening FOX21 is aware of seven fires located throughout the state.

43 minutes ago  A wildfire burning near the Spanish Peaks in Huerfano County is prompting several evacuations.

1 hour, 38 minutes ago  f you see or smell smoke, health officials are recommending that you avoid outdoor physical activities.

Today at 7:10 PM  FOX 21 News is providing a breakdown for how the Black Forest Fire compares to the Waldo Canyon Fire.

Today at 7:05 PM  The Black Forest Fire is now 95 percent contained, according to Inciweb

Today at 4:24 PM  El Paso County has established a Long Range Recovery Planning Committee for Black Forest. The committee will oversee El Paso County's participation in the long range planning of the recovery, restoration and rebuilding efforts within the Black Forest Burn area.

Today at 4:18 PM  A bat in Pueblo County has tested positive for rabies, according to the Pueblo City-County Health Department.

Today at 3:40 PM  As residents begin to re-enter evacuation areas affected by the Black Forest Fire, El Paso County Public Health will open a Public Health Convenience Center for residents to get free water testing kits, tetanus vaccination, and public health information.

Today at 1:10 PM  The Florissant Fossil Beds are celebrating the new discovery of a very old fossil, by a very young paleontologist.

Today at 12:50 PM  More residents near the Black Forest Fire near Colorado Springs are returning home, while investigators continue efforts to find out what started the most damaging wildfire in state history.

Today at 12:50 PM  The LATEST coverage of the Black Forest Fire from FOX21 News

Today at 12:32 PM  Beware of scams happening with donations meant for wildfire victims

Today at 10:05 AM  It's been a week since the Black Forest Fire broke out. And although the response from this community to help the victims has not been surprising, Here at FOX 21news we thought we could do more...

Today at 10:00 AM  First responders go above their call of duty, helping to lay to rest pets lost in the Black Forest Fire.

Today at 10:00 AM  RAW VIDEO: Eric Tarvaien has lived in the forest his entire life – so seeing it burn was not easy.