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Yesterday at 8:55 AM  As mandatory evacuation orders were issued for Black Forest residents, there were 92 people who refused to leave.

Saturday, June 15, 2013  It was good day for firefighters, who say the Black Forest Fire is now 55 percent contained.

Saturday, June 15, 2013  Amid the flames and devastation of the Black Forest Fire, many people are working to reunite lost pets with their owners.

Saturday, June 15, 2013  Some 473 homes have been destroyed in the Black Forest Fire but one man's home is still standing thanks to special upgrades he made to his house.

Friday, June 14, 2013  Mother Nature is providing some relief to the forest fires surrounding Colorado Springs.

Friday, June 14, 2013  Area residents have turned to the social media network Instagram to share images of the devastation from the Black Forest Fire.

Thursday, June 13, 2013  It's a happy ending for a mule deer fawn rescued by a firefighter during the Black Forest Fire.

Tuesday, June 11, 2013  The Arkansas River Outfitters Association will have at least 10,000 acre-feet of water available to be used July 1 through August 15, AROA officials announced.

Monday, June 03, 2013  Sheriff's officials are evacuating some homes in the foothills of Evergreen, about 30 miles west of Denver, due to a wildfire that is threatening about 100 homes.

Monday, June 03, 2013  Solar-energy companies are thriving in Colorado despite a decline in incentives.

Thursday, May 30, 2013  The oil and gas industry in Colorado exerts an outsize influence in Colorado politics. A report out Thursday questions how energy producers benefit from spending generously on lobbying and political donations.

Friday, May 24, 2013  Just in time for the holiday weekend Rampart Reservoir will reopen for business. The popular recreation site was closed because of the Waldo Canyon Fire but with just days to spare before the Memorial Day weekend the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) announced it will reopen the reservoir and part of the nearby area.

Friday, May 24, 2013  Colorado Springs Utilities CEO Jerry Forte sits down with FOX21's John Martin

Thursday, May 23, 2013  Climbing guides say while many of their routes may be intimidating to an onlooker, their sport is easier than it looks and safer than it sounds.

Wednesday, May 22, 2013  The American Red Cross is using the devastating tornado in Oklahoma as a reminder to everyone to put together a plan before disaster strikes. The organization has developed six free apps available for download that are designed to help people prepare and live through a disaster.