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Retired fire chief calls for fire ban Play Video
September 3, 2012 12:41 AM
A retired Colorado Springs fire chief is calling for a fire ban after finding unattended camp fires on Cheyenne Mountain. He's worried people haven't learned their lesson from the Waldo Canyon fire. A working fire boss says the ex-chief has every reason to be concerned; the current conditions are ripe... more » -
Fire burns 40 acres in Rocky Mountain Nat'l Park
September 20, 2010 8:32 AM
Officials say a grass fire in Rocky Mountain National Park has burned 40 acres. Park spokesman Larry Frederick says the Onahu fire on the park's west side is not threatening structures, campgrounds or visitors, although some campers 5 miles north of the blaze decided to leave. The fire... more » -
Busy campsites in Southern Colorado
September 5, 2010 8:11 PM
Travelers looking to get away from the hustle and bustle are finding more of the same at Colorado Springs camp sites. "We've called probably four different campgrounds before we came upon this one," says Sherry Rheinhart. Her family is visiting from Arizona. "I just pulled in this morning... more » -
Arkansas searchers seek victims
June 14, 2010 8:47 AM
Another day of searching today has begun as crews try to find one person still missing after flash floods swept through an Arkansas campsite and killed at least 19 people. A torrent of water swept through the Albert Pike Recreation Area before dawn Friday and piles of tangled debris... more » -
Confronting homelessness; police try new approach
September 16, 2009 8:37 PM
There's growing concern over the homeless camps in Colorado Springs. The campsites are much more visible, and businesses are worried that panhandlers are becoming more aggressive. To confront the issue, the police department has created a Homeless Outreach Team. The officers of team are assigned to patrol the homeless... more »
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