Tag: damage
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Colorado firefighters head west to help battle devastating California wildfires
A group of Colorado firefighters has deployed to California to join an interagency effort to battle several wildfires currently ravaging the southern part of the state. At least five fires, covering more than 45 square miles in the greater Los Angeles area, have killed at least five people, destroyed at least 10,000 structures, and forced…
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Manitou graffiti vandals still at large after more than $20,000 in damage, police ask for public’s help
Graffiti vandals continue to be a problem in Manitou Springs, racking up over $20,000 in damages to public and private property, according to the Manitou Springs Police Department. The damage is also posing safety concerns by covering up traffic signs, putting drivers and pedestrians at risk. The vandals have not been found and police are…
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Nearly $4 million approved for roads, infrastructure in eastern El Paso County
In June 2023, several heavy rainstorms descended upon El Paso County, causing floods that turned roadways into rivers, caused catastrophic damage to infrastructure, and led to a disaster declaration from the Biden Administration. At Tuesday’s El Paso County Board of Commissioners’ meeting, public works director Kevin Mastin said a future storm event is inevitable, and…
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Mexican restaurant staple in Colorado Springs damaged in structure fire
A longtime fixture in the Colorado Springs food scene is closed following a two-alarm fire Sunday. The damage to Señor Manuel Mexican Cuisine, located at 4660 N. Nevada Ave., was still being assessed Monday, according to restaurant ownership. Fire crews arrived at the scene at about 9 p.m. Sunday and called a second alarm after…
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Overnight fire damages Colorado Springs self-storage facility
Colorado Springs firefighters are investigating a blaze that damaged multiple units at a self-storage facility Monday morning. CSFD crews responded to a 3 a.m. emergency call about a fire at the SecurCare Self Storage, located at 4215 N. Nevada Ave., according to department spokeswoman Ashley Franco. When they arrived, they found smoke billowing from the…
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Colorado Springs weather: More strong winds Tuesday, possible overnight freeze
Colorado Springs residents should brace for another day of strong winds on Tuesday followed by a possible nighttime freeze, according to Gazette news partner KOAA. “After yesterday’s damaging wind gusts, another round of strong wind will return to our forecast today, with the wind picking up in most areas between 8-10 a.m.,” Meteorologist Alan Rose…
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Skirted Heifer in downtown Colorado Springs aims to regroup after building damage forces restaurant’s closure
About 36 hours after a car rammed his Skirted Heifer hamburger restaurant in downtown Colorado Springs early Sunday morning and forced it to close for at least the next several weeks, owner Kevin Megyeri somehow described Monday as “a good day.” “As bad as yesterday has gone, it’s been really incredible seeing the support of everybody from…
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Aurora History Museum recovers from water damage
After a drinking fountain leaked into the Aurora History Museum’s collection storage, museum employees worked to salvage the pieces exposed.
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Cheyenne Mountain Zoo will reopen Saturday
The Cheyenne Mountain Zoo will reopen Saturday following this week’s massive hail storm.