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Tuesday, February 26, 2013  State-prescribed forest fires in Colorado would have a new set of safeguards under a bill that has gotten unanimous initial approval in the state Senate.

Monday, December 03, 2012  Evacuation notices have been lifted for residents in northern Colorado following a wildfire that destroyed a summer cabin.

Saturday, June 30, 2012  Full update on the Waldo Canyon Fire from FOX21 News.

Wednesday, June 27, 2012  Here are some updated photos of the Waldo Canyon Fire after it spread into Colorado Springs. Video added.

Monday, June 25, 2012  Fires spread to Colorado tourist areas near Pikes Peak, Rocky Mountain park, disrupt vacations

Wednesday, June 13, 2012  Pike National Forest officials said a 70-acre wildfire that began over the weekend was human-caused, though they don't exactly know how it started yet.

Tuesday, June 12, 2012  U.S. Forest Service officials said a 70-acre fire burning in Park County near Wilkerson Pass could be fully contained by Tuesday's end.

Monday, June 11, 2012  U.S. Forest Service officials said weather conditions Monday helped firefighters fight a wildfire that has grown to 70 acres in Park County near Wilkerson Pass.

Monday, June 11, 2012  Pike National Forest officials said the fire burning in Park County west of Lake George is now 60 acres, about twice as big as it was when crews got on scene Saturday.

Friday, August 05, 2011  Two of their major sources of funding: property tax revenue and billing for ambulance transport services have both declined. The department is in a budget shortfall in excess of $500,000.

Sunday, July 03, 2011  One man was killed in a small plane crash near Wetmore, igniting a large wildfire in the San Isabel National Forest.

Thursday, June 09, 2011  A growing forest fire has forced thousands from their homes and threatens transmission lines that supply electricity as far east as Texas.

Thursday, April 22, 2010  Firefighters say the structure was fully engulfed.

Monday, March 09, 2009  Find out what precautions are being taken to mitigate the fire danger.