July 8, 2012

Waldo Canyon fire singes Colorado Springs economy

The Waldo Canyon fire is nearing full containment, but the devastating fire continues to rage through the Pikes Peak-area economy. Motels that are normally full have only a few guests, tourist shops have had to lay off workers, and restaurants are seeing little foot traffic.

The fire, which was first reported June 23, destroyed 347 homes, making it the most destructive wildfire in state history. It burned more than 18,000 acres and killed two residents.

Early estimates place the property damage well in excess of $110 million, but experts say the economic impact will be harder to quantify and will likely reverberate for months to come.

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July 1, 2012

PHOTOS: Waldo Canyon Fire – Residents Return To Mountain Shadows

Residents were allowed to return to the Mountain Shadows neighborhood, which was devistated by the Waldo Canyon Fire west of Colorado Springs, Colo., on Sunday, July 1, 2012.

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June 28, 2012

PHOTOS: Waldo Canyon Fire officials confirm “hundreds” of homes destroyed

Tens of thousands of people fled the neighborhoods north and west of Colorado Springs after the Waldo Canyon fire unleashed waves of flames late Tuesday afternoon. Showers of ash fell as traffic gridlocked on Interstate 25 and all major eastbound roadways, clogged full of evacuees and fire equipment. Witnesses flooded the Internet on Twitter, describing the scene as “an apocalypse” and “terrifying” and posting photos of the city wrapped in a sinister orange and black cloud.

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June 27, 2012
Several fires explode across Front Range A three-day-old wildfire erupted with catastrophic fury Tuesday, ripping across the foothills neighborhoods of Colorado Springs, devouring an untold number of homes and sending tens of thousands fleeing to safety in what was shaping up as one of the biggest disasters in state history. “This is a firestorm of epic proportions,” said Colorado Springs Fire Chief Richard Brown. Read the full story…

Several fires explode across Front Range

A three-day-old wildfire erupted with catastrophic fury Tuesday, ripping across the foothills neighborhoods of Colorado Springs, devouring an untold number of homes and sending tens of thousands fleeing to safety in what was shaping up as one of the biggest disasters in state history. “This is a firestorm of epic proportions,” said Colorado Springs Fire Chief Richard Brown. Read the full story…

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June 26, 2012

How to help the victims of Colorado’s wildfires

As of 9 a.m. Tuesday, June 26, 2012, the High Park fire near Fort Collins has burned 83,205 acres and 248 homes, and is 45% contained; the Weber fire has burned 8,300 acres and is 0% contained; the Waldo Canyon fire has consumed 5,168 acres and is 5% contained; and the Last Chance fire, now 100% contained, burned 38,400 acres and destroyed 11 structures in one day. Other fires are burning in Colorado including the State Line fire and the Little Sand fire.

If you want to help the victims of these fires, we’ve compiled this list of the best places to direct help and donations.

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June 25, 2012
Police officer killed at Denver’s City Park Jazz festival A female police officer was shot and killed Sunday night during Denver’s popular City Park Jazz scene, sending hundreds of people fleeing as shots were fired. Read the full story here…  Waldo Canyon fire forces 11,000 people from their homes The Waldo Canyon fire, which officials here called “very aggressive,” spread in three directions and displaced about 11,000 people from their homes as fires continued to burn statewide Sunday. Read the full story…

Police officer killed at Denver’s City Park Jazz festival

A female police officer was shot and killed Sunday night during Denver’s popular City Park Jazz scene, sending hundreds of people fleeing as shots were fired. Read the full story here… 


Waldo Canyon fire forces 11,000 people from their homes

The Waldo Canyon fire, which officials here called “very aggressive,” spread in three directions and displaced about 11,000 people from their homes as fires continued to burn statewide Sunday. Read the full story…

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June 22, 2012

High Park Fire Photos from the National Guard

As firefighters continue to battle the High Park Fire, west of Fort Collins, Colorado, Air National Guard soldiers are documenting the ground and air assault. These photos are from the Colorado National Guard Flickr stream and include images taken by the Nebraska Air National Guard and the Kansas Air National Guard.  

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June 14, 2012
Interactive timeline: A history of major wildfires in Colorado An interactive history of major wildfires that frequently blanket Colorado in smoke, and threaten residents and habitats in the Rocky Mountains.

Interactive timeline: A history of major wildfires in Colorado

An interactive history of major wildfires that frequently blanket Colorado in smoke, and threaten residents and habitats in the Rocky Mountains.

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June 12, 2012

Reader photos: Colorado’s High Park fire now over 43,000 acres

As of Tuesday, June 12, 2012, the High Park fire west of Fort Collins, Colorado, has burned over 43,000 acres. Over 500 firefighters are working to contain the blaze and protect homes. So far over 100 structures have been damaged or destroyed, and one woman has died. Smoke is impacting air quality throughout the Front Range and north into Wyoming.

Submit your own photos of the fire, or take a look at photos from The Denver Post’s staff photographers. Our live blog is being continuously updated with news from the fire.

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March 30, 2012
U.S. Forest Service set to suspend prescribed burns in Colorado in wake of wildfire U.S. Forest Service officials are preparing to announce a suspension of prescribed fires on federal land statewide — creating new challenges for managing wildfire risks. Federal forest supervisors made the decision covering the 14.5 million acres of national forest around Colorado after prescribed fires scheduled this week on several individual forests were canceled — due to diversion of forest crews to suppress wildfires and to the continuing dry and exceptionally windy conditions.

U.S. Forest Service set to suspend prescribed burns in Colorado in wake of wildfire

U.S. Forest Service officials are preparing to announce a suspension of prescribed fires on federal land statewide — creating new challenges for managing wildfire risks.

Federal forest supervisors made the decision covering the 14.5 million acres of national forest around Colorado after prescribed fires scheduled this week on several individual forests were canceled — due to diversion of forest crews to suppress wildfires and to the continuing dry and exceptionally windy conditions.

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