Tag: high winds
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Power shutoffs in Colorado bring protection, and problems, during fire risk
A downed power line in Sunshine Canyon in the mountains west of Boulder in December posed an electrocution risk to firefighters and bystanders after Xcel Energy re-energized it without repairing it, despite being notified of the break the day before. Then, local officials added, it posed a wildfire risk by starting a small grass fire.…
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Power grid shutdowns in Colorado bring protection — and problems
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A downed power line in Sunshine Canyon in the mountains west of Boulder in December posed an electrocution risk to firefighters and bystanders after Xcel Energy re-energized it without repairing it, despite being notified of the break the day before. Then, local officials added, it posed a wildfire risk by starting a small grass fire.…
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Wildfire burning along Colorado 115 grows to 4,605 acres with 0% containment
About 170 firefighters from more than a dozen agencies were working Sunday to contain a wildfire burning along Colorado 115 between Colorado Springs and Penrose, according to fire officials. The blaze, dubbed the 24 fire for the mile marker where it started, had scorched more than 4,605 acres and was at zero percent containment as…
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6 injured in 5-vehicle crash near Monument: Colorado State Patrol
At least six people were taken to a hospital following a five-vehicle collision on Interstate 25, just north of Colorado Springs, according to the State Patrol. The crash took place just before 9:30 a.m. Sunday in the southbound lanes of the interstate, near Monument, officials said. The highway was shut down for about 90 minutes,…
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Five killed in I-25 crash identified: Pueblo County Coroner
The Pueblo County Coroner’s Office has made identifications in the aftermath of a multiple-vehicle crash on Interstate 25 that killed five people amid a dust storm Tuesday, including a husband and wife in one vehicle, and a father and son in another. David Kirscht, 90, and his son Scott, 64, were from Walsenburg; Mary Sue…
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4 Colorado Springs firefighters injured, 4 residents displaced in early-morning structure fire
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Four Colorado Springs firefighters sustained minor injuries early Sunday as they battled a two-alarm blaze that left four people displaced, fire officials said. At about 2:20 a.m. Sunday, crews were dispatched to a structure fire in the 1200 block of Tonka Avenue in the city’s…
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4 Colorado Springs firefighters injured, 4 residents displaced in early-morning structure fire
Four Colorado Springs firefighters sustained minor injuries early Sunday as they battled a two-alarm blaze that left four people displaced, fire officials said. At about 2:20 a.m. Sunday, crews were dispatched to a structure fire in the 1200 block of Tonka Avenue in the city’s west end. While en route to the scene, engine crew…
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400 Colorado Springs Utilities customers remain without power Tuesday following damaging wind storm
About 400 Colorado Springs Utilities customers were still without power by Tuesday afternoon, more than 24 hours after electricity was indefinitely interrupted by forceful winds that brought down power lines and damaged utility poles. Utilities crews have been working diligently since Monday to restore power, officials told reporters around 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at Skyway Elementary…
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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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El Paso County residents urged to take precaution, aid response during forceful winds
As strong winds ripped across El Paso County Monday, increasing fire danger and pulling down trees and power lines in their wake, Pikes Peak regional emergency officials urged residents to take diligent precautions and report emergencies to help mitigate damage and keep communities safe. “Be vigilant, be prepared, share the responsibility with us. If you…