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

Yesterday at 10:57 PM  One Southern Colorado family is giving back to the community in a unique way. They have opened up a shop for families in need and everything is 100 percent free.

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

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

Yesterday 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...

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

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

Yesterday at 9:55 AM  Wildfires have once again devastated the Southern Colorado region and the community continues to come together to help our own.

Yesterday at 9:10 AM  Each and everyday at the press briefings you see familiar faces and you hear from most of them, but the one person you don't hear from is coming across loud and clear for the deaf community in Colorado Springs.

Tuesday, June 18, 2013  Academy School District 20 was hit hardest by the Black Forest Fire.

Tuesday, June 18, 2013  Raw video of the firefighter shift changes showing the outpouring of community support. Photos courtesy of our Facebook fans.

Tuesday, June 18, 2013  The Dumlers arrived to find their home surrounded by ashes but intact.

Tuesday, June 18, 2013  As mandatory evacuation orders were issued for Black Forest residents, there were 92 people who refused to leave.

Tuesday, June 18, 2013  Firefighters have been working tirelessly on the Black Forest Fire but as the crews gain control and more resources arrive some of the initial responders are being relieved. FOX21 News spoke with one firefighter who is now off the lines.

Tuesday, June 18, 2013  Theresa Strader's home was in the heart of the fire. And now, instead of helping herself after losing everything, she's continuing her selfless giving.