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53 minutes ago  The Florissant Fossil Beds are celebrating the new discovery of a very old fossil, by a very young paleontologist.

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.

Today 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.

Yesterday at 10:00 AM  Raw video of the firefighter shift changes showing the outpouring of community support. Photos courtesy of our Facebook fans.

Yesterday at 8:55 AM  The Dumlers arrived to find their home surrounded by ashes but intact.

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

Yesterday at 8:50 AM  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.

Yesterday at 8:00 AM  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.

Yesterday at 7:00 AM  Firefighters were still working through the woods Sunday after the northwest tip of the Black Forest Fire reached around homes east of Highway 83.

Monday, June 17, 2013  Black Forest residents are turning to a unique way to raise money for firefigthters battling the worst fire in state history.