Tag: containment
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Colorado Springs firefighters deploy to help battle blazes in western Colorado
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Seven Colorado Springs firefighters have deployed to the western part of the state to help battle a series of wildfires that have burned more than a combined 160,000 acres, officials said. A four-person crew is…
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Western Colorado wildfires update: Access to Blue Mesa Reservoir resumes
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Officials on Monday announced that access to the west side of Blue Mesa Reservoir has resumed as crews continue to gain containment of the nearby South Rim fire at the Black Canyon of the Gunnison…
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Western Colorado wildfires update: Access to Blue Mesa Reservoir resumes
Officials on Monday announced that access to the west side of Blue Mesa Reservoir has resumed as crews continue to gain containment of the nearby South Rim fire at the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park. “With low fire behavior and favorable weather conditions in place, firefighters were able to dig fireline directly next…
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Massive response brings Highland Lakes fire under control
A massive response by firefighters and public officials kept the Highland Lakes fire in Teller County near Divide from becoming a disaster. The fire had reached 90% containment as of Thursday afternoon, the Sheriff’s Office reported. No additional reports concerning containment were received after Thursday, but most of the local fire protection districts were released…
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Highland Lakes fire reaches 90% containment Thursday, officials report
The Highland Lakes fire burning in Teller County near Divide has reached 90% containment as of Thursday afternoon, the Sheriff’s Office reports. The area of Divide received about an inch of snowfall overnight and into the early morning, according to National Weather Service meteorologist Michael Garberoglio. Garberoglio told the Gazette that snow can assist in…
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Woodland Park elementary schools closed Wednesday due to Highland Lakes blaze
Two Woodland Park School District elementary schools remained closed on Wednesday as firefighting crews continued to battle the Highland Lakes fire near Divide, according to the school district’s website. The campuses of Summit and Columbine elementary schools were closed to students and staff, the website stated. A date for return to normal school operations had…