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Thursday, June 13, 2013  Wildfires have once again devastated the Southern Colorado region and the community continues to come together to help our own.

Wednesday, June 12, 2013  The YMCA of the Pikes Peak Region is welcoming Black Forest Fire evacuees, frontline responders and Colorado Springs residents -with no air conditioning and unable to open windows- to eight facilities to cool down, refresh and shower at no charge and on a space-available-basis.

Wednesday, June 12, 2013  Due to the strain on firefighting resources from current local and State-wide firefighting efforts, as well as hot and dry conditions which are expected to continue, Sheriff Terry Maketa has imposed Stage I Fire Restrictions for unincorporated EL Paso County, effective immediately.

Wednesday, June 12, 2013  Lack of precipitation and continued high temperatures have left the City of Colorado Springs with EXTREME wildland fire danger.

Wednesday, June 12, 2013  The U.S. Forest Service is mobilizing two Department of Defense C-130s equipped with Modular Airborne Firefighting Systems, known as MAFFS, to assist with wildfire suppression efforts in Colorado and elsewhere in the West as needed.

Wednesday, April 03, 2013  A review of the most destructive wildfire in Colorado history found much to praise and few problems in the way Colorado Springs agencies responded.

Saturday, March 30, 2013  They will be offered to homeowners that could be impacted by potential flooding following the Waldo Canyon Fire last summer.

Thursday, March 14, 2013  The American Red Cross is honoring some "Hometown Heroes." Business and individuals who exemplify courage, kindness and unselfish character.

Thursday, February 28, 2013  A new report is noting "serious concerns" with two mass calling systems that were used to send evacuation notices to thousands of residents during the Waldo Canyon Fire last year.

Wednesday, December 12, 2012  Dr. Mary Harrow was featured in the article. She lost her home on Brogans Bluff Drive. FOX21 sat down with her on Wednesday to get her reaction to Zubeck's story.

Thursday, November 29, 2012  Colorado Springs Police officers have arrested two men for burglarizing a home in the Waldo Canyon Fire burn area.

Monday, November 26, 2012  A Colorado Springs-based company that created t-shirts to generate relief funds in support of the Waldo Canyon Fire victims has created a new t-shirt in the wake of Hurricane Sandy.

Monday, October 29, 2012  The Wetmore Fire, which has been burning in Custer County for almost a week now, is fully contained as of Monday afternoon.

Wednesday, October 24, 2012  The Wetmore fire has burned more than 1,700 acres and remains at zero percent containment Wednesday.

Tuesday, October 23, 2012  Here are a few frequently asked questions about the Wetmore Fire.