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• New consumer protections may not apply to fire victims

  June 18, 2013 8:38 PM

  COLORADO SPRINGS - As Black Forest families who lost homes in the fire begin filing out insurance claims, they should know that state law has changed to protect them. House Bill 1225, which was signed into law last month, requires insurance companies offer policies that pay for living expenses for... more »

• Guide to help homeowners list their stuff

  June 18, 2013 1:51 PM

  COLORADO SPRINGS - Many survivors of the Black Forest fire who lost their homes now face the challenge of trying to remember everything that was inside. To make the process of filling out insurance claims easier, the Rocky Mountain Association of Independent Public Adjusters has put together this 35 page... more »

• Latest update on the Black Forest Fire

  June 18, 2013 6:31 AM

  The number of homes completely destroyed by the Black Forest Fire now stands at 502. That's up from 483. Yesterday afternoon, the City of Colorado Springs issued the "all clear" for all voluntary evacuation areas. El Paso County has downgraded some areas. The Black Forest Fire is now... more »

• Heart of Black Forest bonds together as people return

  June 17, 2013 4:26 PM

  As evacuation orders are downgraded in the Black Forest, folks are trying to see if they can get back into their neighborhoods and take a look at what's left. In the heart of Black Forest, some staples are still standing while homes all around are lost in the area of... more »

• Range Riders cancel ride because of fire

  June 16, 2013 10:54 PM

  Rodeo season in Colorado Springs starts with two big events: the Street Breakfast and the departure of the Pikes Peak Range Riders. However, this summer the cowboys will be staying close to home. The Range Riders have canceled their annual trip around Pikes Peak for just the second time... more »

• Maketa on Black Forest Fire: "Last night was a success"

  June 14, 2013 12:17 PM

  UPDATE: Black Forest Fire remains at 5% containment Friday morning, El Paso County Sheriff Terry Maketa and Incident Commander Rich Harvey announced at a 9:00am press conference. Harvey said, "we gained something last night," however they're "not ready to quantify it." They will update containment numbers at the 5:00pm press... more »

• Wild Fire Tees raising money once again

  June 14, 2013 9:51 AM

  Wild Fire Tees will be on-site this weekend with a brand new t-shirt as a fundraiser for Black Forest Fire Relief. Wild Fire Tees was created during the Waldo Canyon Fire last year and was instrumental in bringing in significant funds for quick and efficient disbursement to those with... more »

• Link to the latest home assessment from the Black Forest Fire

  June 14, 2013 2:55 AM

  Click here to visit the latest home assessment document from the Black Forest Fire. Please join us live on TV right now for the latest updates in all the fires burning here in Southern Colorado. more »

• Shelter open for military family evacuees

  June 13, 2013 9:54 AM

  The Fort Carson Youth Center is open as a shelter for military Families and Department of Defense civilians who have evacuated due to the southern Colorado fires. The center is located at 1518 Ware Street, Building 5950. Pets are welcome, but the center asks pet owners to bring... more »

• Latest mandatory evacuation map for Black Forest Fire

  June 13, 2013 6:37 AM

  Here's the latest mandatory evacuation map for the Black Forest Fire. Remember to tune in and watch KOAA for our live coverage and the latest updates. more »

• Update: More mandatory evacuations ordered in Black Forest Fire

  June 13, 2013 5:56 AM

  The El Paso County Sheriff's Office now says there is a mandatory evacuation due to dynamic changing conditions. Update: Highway 83 east to Eastonville, Walker north to County Line. If you are in this area, you do need to get out now. Authorities have been going door... more »

• Update on three structures in Black Forest

  June 13, 2013 5:20 AM

  The El Paso County Sheriff's Office has tweeted out updates on three structures in Black Forest. As of right now, the Black Forest Community Center, Edith Wolford Elementary, and The Pinery at Black Forest (event center) are all still standing, unaffected by fire. We will update you as... more »

• Media briefings for Royal Gorge Fire and Black Forest Fire

  June 12, 2013 9:31 AM

  There will be a media briefing in Canon City for the Royal Gorge Fire at 9 this morning. There will also be another one at the same time for the Black Forest Fire in El Paso County. We will have crews at both briefings. Please stay tuned... more »

• Update: YMCA Closure

  June 12, 2013 8:04 AM

  A note from the YMCA of the Pikes Peak Region: YMCA at Meridian Ranch is closed. Registered Day Campers may go to the Briargate YMCA. more »

• Latest evacuation map for the Black Forest Fire

  June 12, 2013 5:01 AM

  Here's the latest evacuation map for the Black Forest Fire. Again, the blue line outlines pre-evacuation areas, and the red line outlines mandatory evacuation areas. Tune in right now to KOAA for the latest updates. We will be live throughout the night. more »

• Updated evacuation map for the Black Forest Fire

  June 12, 2013 4:11 AM

  Here's the latest evacuation map for the Black Forest Fire. Pre-evacuation areas are outlined in blue, and mandatory evacuation areas are outlined in red. Tune in to watch KOAA live. We are on air with the latest updates. more »

• Update: Added Mandatory Evacuations

  June 12, 2013 3:22 AM

  We have an update on evacuations for the Black Forest Fire. Latigo Trails, Latigo Creek, and Latigo Estates are now under mandatory evacuation. more »

• Black Forest evacuees speak out

  June 12, 2013 2:08 AM

  Over 2,500 families have been displaced by the Black Forest Fire. Many evacuated from the fire have no idea whether or not their home may still be standing. Some people we talked to today are upset for their loss, but overall happy to just be alive. "I worry... more »

• Family loses car, dirt bikes and ATV in garage fire Play Video

  May 4, 2013 10:31 PM

  It was a scary Saturday morning for an El Paso County family as the garage of their home went up in flames. The fire broke out on Holmes Road in Black Forest around 10 a.m. Mark Greier and his family are counting their blessings that the fire didn't spread... more »

• Colorado Springs sends help to Black Forest

  March 17, 2011 3:34 PM

  The Colorado Springs Fire Department has sent two brush trucks to Black Forest to help fight a fire burning near Holmes Road and Shoup Road. Brush trucks are equipped to fight fires in open country. The fire has burned one outbuilding and is threatening other structures. more »

• Fire burns in trees near Black Forest

  March 17, 2011 3:24 PM

  A fire is burning in a wooded area of Black Forest in northern El Paso County. The first has burned trees and at least one structure as fire fighters try to contain it. We do know the structure is not a home. The fire is located around 12600... more »