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Friday, January 25, 2013  Continuing drought conditions across the state are prompting state officials to remind landowners to prepare for wildfires.

Thursday, July 26, 2012  The U.S. Forest Service says wildfire mitigation efforts may not have been effective in controlling a blaze that destroyed nearly 10 square miles of forest in Fourmile Canyon northwest of Boulder in 2010.

Thursday, July 12, 2012  It might seem a bit odd to go online to meet someone who lives next door.  But in today's day and age, where social media is king, communities are going outside the box to stay connected.

Wednesday, July 11, 2012  Seeing the destruction the Waldo Canyon Fire was a wake up call for Colorado Springs homeowners on the importance of fire mitigation.

Monday, April 04, 2011  Dangerously dry weather conditions and a lack of water have southern Colorado fire crews ordering burn restrictions.

Thursday, March 24, 2011  Colorado Springs Firefighters are teaming up with TwoCor, a vocational institute that works with troubled youth, to reduce the risk of wildfires in the area.