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Thursday, January 24, 2013  UPDATE: A total of 15 acres burned on Thursday afternoon at a fire near the Big R store in Falcon on Highway 24, according to county officials.

Sunday, July 01, 2012  79-year-old Bobby Finch shows optimism even when he learns his house was burned in Colorado Springs'  Waldo Canyon Fire

Tuesday, June 26, 2012  The Waldo Canyon Fire has burned homes in northwest Colorado Springs, according to U.S. Forest Service officials.

Tuesday, June 26, 2012  As the Waldo Canyon Fire spreads northeast into Colorado Springs, officials have issued more evacuations.

Monday, June 25, 2012  The Waldo Canyon Fire has spread to more than 4,500 acres in the foothills just west of Colorado Springs as of Monday.

Saturday, June 23, 2012  UPDATE: The fire is now 1,000 acres and growing, according to fire officials.

Friday, June 15, 2012  As wildfires continue to burn across the state several organizations have ordered fire restrictions in hopes of preventing new fires.

Tuesday, February 22, 2011  After battling several wildfires over the last week firefighters are asking residents to be extra careful.

Wednesday, September 15, 2010  El Paso County Sheriff Terry Maketa has issued a fire ban for unincorporated parts of El Paso County effective Wednesday.

Thursday, July 02, 2009  Both unlawful fireworks as well as permissible fireworks are prohibited in the incorporated cities to include Colorado Springs, Monument, Fountain and Manitou Springs, and all of Teller County.

Tuesday, March 03, 2009  Fire crews said they have the Quarry Fire on Ft. Carson under 10% containment. Evacuees have been allowed to return to homes and businesses.

Thursday, January 22, 2009  High winds overnight caused the fire to increase in size.