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Yesterday at 3:00 PM  Wildfires have once again devastated the Southern Colorado region and the community continues to come together to help our own.

Wednesday, June 12, 2013  The YMCA of the Pikes Peak Region is welcoming Black Forest Fire evacuees, frontline responders and Colorado Springs residents -with no air conditioning and unable to open windows- to eight facilities to cool down, refresh and shower at no charge and on a space-available-basis.

Wednesday, June 12, 2013  Due to the strain on firefighting resources from current local and State-wide firefighting efforts, as well as hot and dry conditions which are expected to continue, Sheriff Terry Maketa has imposed Stage I Fire Restrictions for unincorporated EL Paso County, effective immediately.

Wednesday, June 12, 2013  Lack of precipitation and continued high temperatures have left the City of Colorado Springs with EXTREME wildland fire danger.

Wednesday, June 12, 2013  The U.S. Forest Service is mobilizing two Department of Defense C-130s equipped with Modular Airborne Firefighting Systems, known as MAFFS, to assist with wildfire suppression efforts in Colorado and elsewhere in the West as needed.

Saturday, March 30, 2013  They will be offered to homeowners that could be impacted by potential flooding following the Waldo Canyon Fire last summer.

Thursday, March 14, 2013  The American Red Cross is honoring some "Hometown Heroes." Business and individuals who exemplify courage, kindness and unselfish character.

Thursday, February 28, 2013  A new report is noting "serious concerns" with two mass calling systems that were used to send evacuation notices to thousands of residents during the Waldo Canyon Fire last year.

Wednesday, December 12, 2012  Dr. Mary Harrow was featured in the article. She lost her home on Brogans Bluff Drive. FOX21 sat down with her on Wednesday to get her reaction to Zubeck's story.

Thursday, November 29, 2012  Colorado Springs Police officers have arrested two men for burglarizing a home in the Waldo Canyon Fire burn area.

Monday, November 26, 2012  A Colorado Springs-based company that created t-shirts to generate relief funds in support of the Waldo Canyon Fire victims has created a new t-shirt in the wake of Hurricane Sandy.

Tuesday, October 23, 2012  The City of Colorado Springs has released its preliminary incident report on the Waldo Canyon Fire, citing several strengths and weaknesses during the action process.

Thursday, October 11, 2012  Four more nonprofit organizations will be receiving grants from the Waldo Canyon Fire Assistance Fund.

Wednesday, September 05, 2012  A Colorado community that saw a massive wildfire in the middle of peak tourism season will receive a federal grant to try to lure visitors back to the foot of Pikes Peak.

Friday, August 31, 2012  The Colorado Springs Office of Emergency Management is offering free sandbags to homeowners who are at risk of flooding after the Waldo Canyon Fire.