COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KOAA) — Saturday, the Colorado Springs Fire Department (CSFD) will be doing some fire mitigation in the Golden Hills neighborhood, which is located on the west side of the city.
It's to mark Wildfire Community Preparedness Day, which is held every year on the first Saturday of May.
The day will also be filled with mitigation presentations for homeowners.
Wildfire Community Preparedness Day is used to encourage people to come together to raise awareness and reduce the risk of wildfires.
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Two people shot by a Colorado Springs police officer after suspect reportedly pointed rifle at officers
The suspect with the rifle reportedly pointed the gun at an officer who fired multiple shots, injuring a male and female. The people shot were taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, the third person was taken into custody, an adult male, and is considered a suspect.
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