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Colorado Springs wildfires forces mandatory evacuations, airport was placed under a shelter-in-place order
Wildfires across Colorado Springs forced areas across the city to be placed under a mandatory evacuation on Thursday.
colorado springs fire - Fox News6:56pm PDT - May 12th, 2022

US wildfires - live: Evacuations ordered in Colorado Springs as homes destroyed in California
Wildfires are raging across the western US as this year’s fire season gets off to an early start
colorado springs fire - Independent1:03pm PDT - May 12th, 2022

A volatile combination of windy and dry conditions could spread wildfires today in the Southwest
An extremely critical, highest-level fire risk has been issued Monday near the Calf Canyon/Hermits Peak Fire, as powerful winds, combined with exceptional drought conditions, threaten to fuel the largest wildfire now burning in the United States.
colorado springs fire - CNN9:57am PDT - May 9th, 2022

Texas toast: Heat crushed records Saturday and will swell northward
Much of the central U.S. faces an extended early May heat wave in the coming week.
colorado springs fire - The Washington Post8:54am PDT - May 8th, 2022

Extremely critical fire conditions return to the Southwest and tornadoes threaten the Central Plains
A strong storm system moving Friday through the Rockies and Plains will whip up winds, raising worries of more fires in the Southwest and tornadoes on the Great Plains.
colorado springs fire - CNN4:33am PDT - April 29th, 2022

Dangerous fire weather conditions again targeting Southwest and Plains
The elevated fire risk comes after a swarm of blazes last week; New Mexico has seen more acres burn this year than all of last year.
colorado springs fire - The Washington Post10:34am PDT - April 28th, 2022

Deadly US wildfires fueled by windy weather continue to threaten communities
Crews continued fighting multiple wildfires across the country on Tuesday as whipping winds and tinder-dry conditions fueled the flames.
colorado springs fire - Fox News1:07pm PDT - April 26th, 2022

Wildfires fueled by windy conditions force more evacuations, hamper progress
Wildfires threatening communities across the country have already scorched thousands of acres this week and authorities in southwestern Nebraska said Saturday that crews were making progress fighting blazes that forced evacuations.
colorado springs fire - Fox News11:29am PDT - April 23rd, 2022

Crews tackle growing wildfires; 'A very chaotic situation'
Destructive U.S. Southwest fires have burned dozens of homes in northern Arizona and put numerous small villages in New Mexico in the path of danger, as wind-fueled flames chewed up wide swaths of tinder-dry forest and grassland and plumes of smoke filled the…
colorado springs fire - Independent10:33pm PDT - April 22nd, 2022

Crews tackle growing wildfires; 'A very chaotic situation'
Destructive U.S. Southwest fires have burned dozens of homes in northern Arizona and put numerous small villages in New Mexico in the path of danger, as wind-fueled flames chewed up wide swaths of tinder-dry forest and grassland and plumes of…
colorado springs fire - Associated Press10:33pm PDT - April 22nd, 2022

'A very chaotic situation': Wind-fueled wildfires rage in Southwestern U.S.
Destructive Southwest fires have burned dozens of homes in northern Arizona and put numerous small villages in New Mexico in the path of danger, as wind-fueled
colorado springs fire - NBC News9:56pm PDT - April 22nd, 2022

Over 4 million in the Southwest face an 'extremely critical' fire danger Friday as strong winds hit region
Hot, dry and windy conditions mean some drought-stricken areas of the Southwest face an "extremely critical" threat of fire Friday, from central and eastern New Mexico to eastern Colorado, including Denver.
colorado springs fire - CNN6:39am PDT - April 22nd, 2022

Extreme fire danger could lead to a fire outbreak Friday in the US Southwest and the High Plains
Fierce winds across drought-stricken areas will bring the highest fire danger Friday to the Southwest and High Plains, while the same system triggers severe storms with possible isolated tornadoes in the central and southern Plains and a snowstorm across the …
colorado springs fire - CNN10:17am PDT - April 21st, 2022

‘Extreme’ fire conditions threaten Colorado, New Mexico into Friday
Strong winds and dry conditions could lead to an outbreak of wildfires.
colorado springs fire - The Washington Post8:41am PDT - April 21st, 2022

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colorado springs fire - USA Today8:17am PDT - April 18th, 2022

Western half of U.S. to see heightened fire risk this spring from drought
The Great Plains could see significant wildfires this week, while California braces for another intense season this spring.
colorado springs fire - The Washington Post12:33pm PDT - April 12th, 2022

The Catch-22 of the US military’s climate plans
The Army has released its strategy to cut carbon; Navy and Air Force are in the works. But with most operations exempt from federal emissions targets and alternative fuels not yet viable, can the US military really tackle its self-described ‘urgent threat’, w…
colorado springs fire - Independent12:23pm PDT - April 12th, 2022

Crazy 7day forecast for Colorado Springs! Strong to severe storm potential tomorrow followed by high to locally extreme fire danger on Thursday! Rain will turn to snow Friday night through early Saturday morning, although accumulation elevation still remains to be seen #cowx https://t.co/at6ea52ZRC

4:06am PDT - May 17th, 2022
RT @CSFDPIO: CSFD's Division of the Fire Marshal has determined that measures are necessary to heighten fire hazard awareness and reduce fi…

3:44am PDT - May 17th, 2022

FIRE HYDRANT ISSUES: The Colorado Springs community faces fire danger on a regular basis, so what's going on to make sure fire hydrants are accessible and ready to provide the precious water needed for a fire fight when disaster strikes? You asked, so we investigated on @KOAA https://t.co/CxbG5ZSxiT

3:36am PDT - May 17th, 2022
RT @CSFDPIO: Special message from Fire Marshal Lacey on Burn Ban for Colorado Springs #BurnBan #ColoradoSpringsFire #COSWildFireReady https…

1:53am PDT - May 17th, 2022
RT @CSFDPIO: Special message from Fire Marshal Lacey on Burn Ban for Colorado Springs #BurnBan #ColoradoSpringsFire #COSWildFireReady https…

8:55pm PDT - May 16th, 2022
RT @CSFDPIO: Special message from Fire Marshal Lacey on Burn Ban for Colorado Springs #BurnBan #ColoradoSpringsFire #COSWildFireReady https…

8:51pm PDT - May 16th, 2022
RT @CSFDPIO: Special message from Fire Marshal Lacey on Burn Ban for Colorado Springs #BurnBan #ColoradoSpringsFire #COSWildFireReady https…

8:46pm PDT - May 16th, 2022
RT @CSFDPIO: Special message from Fire Marshal Lacey on Burn Ban for Colorado Springs #BurnBan #ColoradoSpringsFire #COSWildFireReady https…

8:40pm PDT - May 16th, 2022
RT @CSFDPIO: Special message from Fire Marshal Lacey on Burn Ban for Colorado Springs #BurnBan #ColoradoSpringsFire #COSWildFireReady https…

8:39pm PDT - May 16th, 2022
RT @WeatherNation: Another fire is burning in the southwest, this time in #Colorado. The High Park fire is burning in Cripple Creek, CO, to…

8:39pm PDT - May 16th, 2022
RT @CSFDPIO: Special message from Fire Marshal Lacey on Burn Ban for Colorado Springs #BurnBan #ColoradoSpringsFire #COSWildFireReady https…

8:37pm PDT - May 16th, 2022
RT @CSFDPIO: Special message from Fire Marshal Lacey on Burn Ban for Colorado Springs #BurnBan #ColoradoSpringsFire #COSWildFireReady https…

8:36pm PDT - May 16th, 2022
RT @CSFDPIO: Special message from Fire Marshal Lacey on Burn Ban for Colorado Springs #BurnBan #ColoradoSpringsFire #COSWildFireReady https…

8:35pm PDT - May 16th, 2022
RT @CSFDPIO: CSFD's Division of the Fire Marshal has determined that measures are necessary to heighten fire hazard awareness and reduce fi…

8:35pm PDT - May 16th, 2022

Special message from Fire Marshal Lacey on Burn Ban for Colorado Springs #BurnBan #ColoradoSpringsFire #COSWildFireReady https://t.co/as0zm3FH40

8:35pm PDT - May 16th, 2022
RT @csgazette: BREAKING: Fire closes westbound lanes of U.S. 24 in Manitou Springs https://t.co/GWVATcKB9S #cotraffic #cofire

7:23pm PDT - May 16th, 2022
RT @KKTV11News: Fire activity closes part of Highway 24 west of Colorado Springs near Cave of the Winds Monday night https://t.co/IDzE3oQi8U

7:02pm PDT - May 16th, 2022
RT @csgazette: ALERT: Fire activity has closed westbound U.S. 24 in Manitou Springs, near Cave of the Winds, according to the Colorado Depa…

6:38pm PDT - May 16th, 2022
RT @csgazette: BREAKING: Fire closes westbound lanes of U.S. 24 in Manitou Springs https://t.co/GWVATcKB9S #cotraffic #cofire

6:37pm PDT - May 16th, 2022
RT @csgazette: ALERT: Fire activity has closed westbound U.S. 24 in Manitou Springs, near Cave of the Winds, according to the Colorado Depa…

6:37pm PDT - May 16th, 2022
RT @csgazette: ALERT: Fire activity has closed westbound U.S. 24 in Manitou Springs, near Cave of the Winds, according to the Colorado Depa…

6:35pm PDT - May 16th, 2022
RT @CSFDPIO: CSFD's Division of the Fire Marshal has determined that measures are necessary to heighten fire hazard awareness and reduce fi…

6:29pm PDT - May 16th, 2022
RT @csgazette: ALERT: Fire activity has closed westbound U.S. 24 in Manitou Springs, near Cave of the Winds, according to the Colorado Depa…

6:28pm PDT - May 16th, 2022
ALERT: Fire activity has closed westbound U.S. 24 in Manitou Springs, near Cave of the Winds, according to the Colorado Department of Transportation. https://t.co/Y7B2Cg6GQD

6:28pm PDT - May 16th, 2022
RT @csgazette: BREAKING: Fire closes westbound lanes of U.S. 24 in Manitou Springs https://t.co/GWVATcKB9S #cotraffic #cofire

6:20pm PDT - May 16th, 2022
Fire activity has forced the closure of part of Highway 24 west of Colorado Springs. https://t.co/jSwrU6YJWd https://t.co/z06wIhrK37

6:18pm PDT - May 16th, 2022
RT @csgazette: BREAKING: Fire closes westbound lanes of U.S. 24 in Manitou Springs https://t.co/GWVATcKB9S #cotraffic #cofire

6:16pm PDT - May 16th, 2022