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On the eighth anniversary of the most destructive fire in the history of Colorado, dozens of community members gathered Friday evening to remember all that was lost and learn ways

On the eighth anniversary of the most destructive fire in the history of Colorado, dozens of community members gathered Friday evening to remember all that was lost and learn ways to ensure it doesnt happen again. "Thats what today is about, is remember, so it doesnt happen again," volunteer Kelly Marchbank said. She said the community nestled among the evergreens north of Colorado Springs still scars blaze, on the land and in the minds of residents. "There are a lot of people who lost everythi...

Forest Service working to reduce fire risk near Rampart Range Reservoir The U.S. Forest Service is working to reduce wildfire risk near the Rampart Range Reservoir. and last updated 2021-03-11 00:38:46-05 EL PASO COUNTY — The U.S. Forest Service is working to reduce wildfire risk near the Rampart Range Reservoir. The work is part of the larger "Upper Monument Creek Project" that is expected to last ten years. Forest managers are working to thin out the trees and reduce the risk of catast...

New Mexico Bureau of Land Management issues fire prevention order Exploding target prohibited SANTA FE, N.M. – The Bureau of Land Management New Mexico State Office has issued a fire prevention order prohibiting the use of exploding targets on BLM-managed lands throughout the state. The order takes effect on March 10, 2021 and expires on Dec. 31, 2021.   Exploding targets are commercially available binary explosives commonly consisting of ammonium nitrate and aluminum powder. Although both c...

The Bureau of Land Management New Mexico State Office has issued a fire prevention order prohibiting the use of exploding targets on BLM-managed lands throughout the state. The order takes effect on March 10, 2021 and expires on Dec. 31, 2021.   Exploding targets are commercially available binary explosives commonly consisting of ammonium nitrate and aluminum powder. Although both compounds are inert, once mixed, they can be ignited by high-velocity bullets used in target shooting. Once combin...

By Jensen Rader, iHeartMedia Feb 9, 2021 The states Insurance Commissioner says his office will develop statewide standards for home hardening. Home hardening centers on creating rules for buildings and spaces so they are more fire-resistant. Commissioner Ricardo Lara notes that the deadly and destructive wildfires have also created a crisis in insurance coverage. Homeowners in many fire-prone regions report getting non-renewal notices from their insurance carriers. In order to resume cove...

The Colorado Springs Fire Department has received a $30,000 grant from the Allstate Foundation to help with the department’s wildfire mitigation efforts, officials announced Tuesday.