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2 hours, 10 minutes ago  As mandatory evacuation orders were issued for Black Forest residents, there were 92 people who refused to leave.

Today at 7:15 AM  NEW VIDEO: Highlights of the #BlackForestFire and #RoyalGorgeFire from FOX21 News

Today at 6:50 AM  Lifelong Black Forest residents recount escape from Black Forest fire.

Today at 6:40 AM  DEVELOPING: A fire south of the Royal Gorge is causing evacuations, according to officials.

Friday, June 14, 2013  During the 5 p.m. press conference on the Black Forest Fire tonight, County Commissioner Darryl Glenn announced that the El Paso County County Disaster Assistance Center will be creating a humane society station at the center, which will be located at 1675 Garden of the Gods.

Thursday, June 13, 2013  If you have to evacauate from your home due to the fires in Black Forest and Royal Gorge, The Colorado Springs Visitor and Convention Bureau is keeping a running list of hotels, and their room rates, with availability.

Thursday, June 13, 2013  Fox 21 News has provided a checklist of everything you need in case of evacuation.

Wednesday, June 12, 2013  The Colorado wildfire that has destroyed dozens of homes northeast of Colorado Springs has prompted evacuations in neighboring Elbert County.

Wednesday, June 12, 2013  Fort Carson is working in support of the DOD’s immediate response authority and a memorandum of agreement between Fort Carson and El Paso County, the Fort Carson Fire Department and the 4th CAB are preparing to support airdrop firefighting efforts north east of Colorado Springs in the Black Forest community.

Sunday, June 09, 2013  A 6-acre wildland fire in Beulah is now fully contained.

Tuesday, June 04, 2013  UPDATED: The incident commander for a fire that prompted evacuations in the foothills near Evergreen says the blaze isn't controlled yet but is fully contained.

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.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  The pair accused of burglarizing a home in the Waldo Canyon Fire evacuation zone was sentenced to a combined 120 years in prison.

Thursday, April 25, 2013 

Wednesday, April 24, 2013  A bomb threat at Vista Ridge High School forced an evacuation Wednesday afternoon.