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Wednesday, April 17, 2013  Colorado Springs is planning to tap its emergency fund for $10 million to pay for fire and flood protection.

Tuesday, March 05, 2013  The American Red Cross is honoring some "Hometown Heroes." They're people and organizations who exemplify courage, kindness, and unselfish character.

Wednesday, November 07, 2012  New infrared video, never before shown to the public, is giving CSFD a new perspective on the Waldo Canyon Fire.   In the video, you can see as millions of embers are lifted into the plume and pushed hundreds of feet into the sky ahead of the fire.

Tuesday, July 31, 2012  Rain, sleet and hail hit various parts of southern Colorado Monday night and Tuesday morning. The storm caused flooding and mudslides in some areas.

Friday, June 29, 2012  Officials with the city of Colorado Springs and El Paso County have released more evacuations, allowing more residents toreturn home.

Wednesday, June 27, 2012  Video added: Here are some photos from southern Colorado Facebook and Twitter users showing the Waldo Fire just west of Colorado Springs.

Sunday, June 24, 2012  The entire city of Manitou Springs is under a mandatory evacuation order as the Waldo Canyon Fire has spread to more than 2,500 acres.