Tag Archives: Waldo Canyon fire
Seeking Input From Persons With Disabilities to Improve Emergency Procedures
The Independence Center is hosting a forum on Thursday, August 30th, 2012, from 2:30-4:30 at the Pikes Peak Area Agency on Aging (14 S. Chestnut Street) to gather information and input about existing procedures for persons with disabilities...
Waldo Canyon Fire: New Spot Fire
New Spot Fire – Sat , Jul 28 1:00 PM Single tree lighting strike fire burning large tree and duff. Located West of NW corner of Air Force Academy (well north of Waldo Canyon Fire). Helicopter doing water bucket drops...
Democrats and Republicans Join Together for Waldo Canyon Fire Fundraiser
”Fire doesn’t destroy community,” declared Brad Hillman, one of the Waldo Canyon fire victims. Indeed, Colorado’s most destructive natural disaster has created unexpected unity, bringing together the Democratic and...
Waldo Canyon Fire – Smoke Near Blodgett Peak – New Fire Start near Bailey in Park County
Sat Jul 21 – 4:50 PM
Waldo Canyon Fire – Smoke Near Blodgett Peak - and island of trees , well within the fire perimeter, is kicking up smoke and possibly flames. This area is surrounded by already burned area. Forest Service...
Waldo Canyon Fire Assessment
The Waldo Canyon Fire started on June 23, 2012, and was 100% contained on July 10, 2012. The fire burned approximately 18,247 acres within El Paso County, of which 14,422 acres are on National Forest System (NFS) lands, 147 acres are on Department...
Is Bark Beetle the Culprit in Colorado Wildfires?
The scenes are dramatic – fires destroying homes and forests across Colorado, at times just miles from trees killed by bark beetle infestations.
Some in Congress have come up with a plan they say will help prevent future fires. The Healthy...
Waldo: Splash and Dash
Colorado Springs Youth Splash & Dash Event to Benefit Waldo Canyon Fire Victim Assistance Fund
Youth swim-run event set for July 22 at Memorial Park
Held in conjunction with the upcoming Rocky Mountain State Games and hosted by...
El Paso County Disaster Recovery Center Transitions
Disaster Recovery Center Transitions to Telephone and Internet Service:
DRC to Close Spruce Street Location
Colorado Springs, CO, July 12, 2012 – The El Paso County Disaster Recovery Center will transition from store-front, face-to-face...
Waldo: 100% Contained
Fire Facts:
Percent Contained: 100%
Size: 18,247 acres
Cause: Under investigation
Today’s Update:
The Waldo Canyon fire was declared 100% contained yesterday at 8 PM. However, smoke will continue to be seen on the fire as the...
Disaster Unemployment Assistance Available in Colorado
Individuals affected by the High Park and Waldo Canyon wildfires can apply for assistance.
The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE) has announced availability of Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) to help workers who lost their...
Ask A Lawyer: for Waldo Canyon Fire Victims
The El Paso County Disaster Center (DRC) will host the El Paso County Bar Association for a special edition of the Association’s free Ask A Lawyer program Wednesday, July 11 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. This special session is for individuals who...
Out of the Ashes: Words of Rebirth, Healing, and Hope
Poet Laureate Hosts Reading
Public Invited to Share Poems of Rebirth, Healing, and Hope in Wake of Waldo Canyon Fire
Colorado Springs, Colo. (July 9, 2012) – Pikes Peak Poet Laureate Price Strobridge will host a poetry reading called Out...
Supplies Available for Waldo Canyon Fire Evacuees
Colorado Springs, CO – SET Family Medical Clinics (SET) is partnering with AmeriCares to provide supplies to Waldo Canyon
Fire evacuees. The following supplies are available at SET’s clinic located at 825 East Pikes Peak Avenue:
• Inhalers
•...
Colorado Springs Flood Preparation
The recent Waldo Canyon Fire has significantly changed the landscape, presenting risk of debris flow and flooding. Hillsides once protected by vegetation have been compromised and precipitation will have unknown effects on the landscape.
The...
Scam Activities Connected To Recent Fires In Colorado
The recent wildfires in Colorado also threatens to spark a host of fraudulent activities by scam artists. Colorado Attorney General John W. Suthers is warning consumers not to be exploited by these scams and to report any suspicious activity....
Waldo Canyon Fire 99% Contained
Current Fire Status
18,247 acres
99% containment
$15,333,671 Fire Suppression Cost to Date
Key BAER Messages
The communities surrounding the Waldo Canyon Fire live in an environment where the canyons within the burned area...
Additional Evacuation Orders Lifted
Citizens asked to please respect Mountain Shadows homeowners and stay out of the area unless you are a resident.
Onlookers are causing traffic back-ups in the area as homeowners try to return home and work on recovery.
Additional Evacuation...
Changing Conditions Exist on Highways Next to Wildfire Burns
Risk is high for washouts, mudslides, and debris being washed onto the roadway
With rain predicted in the forecast as soon as this afternoon, Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) would like to remind motorists driving on state highways...
Solutions for your mail impacted by the Waldo Canyon Fire
ALL MAIL OPERATIONS RETURN TO NORMAL
Colorado Springs – Currently, all retail operations and postal delivery routes have resumed to areas affected by the Waldo Canyon fire. All mail that was being held at a temporary location has been rerouted...
Waldo Canyon Fire Long-Term Recovery Group Formed
With the fires nearly out, President and CEO of Catholic Charities of Central Colorado, Mark Rohlena, joined Michelle Swanson of First Presbyterian Church as co-chair at the first meeting of the Waldo Canyon Fire Long-Term Recovery Group (LTRG).
The...
Flying W Ranch: Dumpsters available for household trash disposal
Colorado Springs – Waste Management will have two 30-yard roll-off dumpsters located at the southeast end of the parking lot at Chipita Elementary school (2340 Ramsgate Terrace), during the day, today, July 7, for the neighborhoods along...
Blodgett Trailhead Escapes Parks Re-Open
According to Kurt Schroeder, Colorado Springs Parks, Trails and Open Space Manager, Blodgett Open Space trailhead escaped the Waldo Canyon fire. There is some burn damage higher up, which is being assessed. We’ll let you know when we...
El Paso County Disaster Recovery Center New Hours 10am-5pm Daily
The El Paso County Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) will be open 10am-5pm seven days a week beginning Saturday July 7. Hours on Friday July 6 will remain 9am-7pm.
The El Paso County Disaster Recovery Center is focused on providing services...
Contributions made to “A Community Rises” benefit concert
The Colorado Springs Philharmonic and the Colorado Springs World Arena announced the results of last night’s benefit concert to aid victims of the Waldo Canyon Fire.
Contributions made at the Concert: $85,407.90
These...
$50,000 Reward for Suspect Information
The firestorm of epic proportions we experienced; brought out the best in our citizens and the worst in those who preyed on our victims.
This fire proved devastating to the families whose homes were burned and sadly, brought additional frustration...
Preparing Burned Areas for Storms
Photo by Daniel Chaparro
*The recent Waldo Canyon Fire on the Pike National Forest has changed the watersheds within the burned area and increased the potential for flooding and mudflows that could impact several communities adjacent to and...
Important Meeting Regarding Post-fire Flood Hazards
In order to consolidate suspect tips as they relate to the origin of the Waldo Canyon Fire, we are requesting the following number to be used: 719.444.7000
On Thursday, July 5, 2012 at 7:00 p.m., a community meeting will be held at Centennial...
Pikes Peak America’s Mountain Cycling Event: July 14th
Summit Cycling Productions and Pikes Peak – America’s Mountain announced today
that the 3rd annual Red Noland Pikes Peak Cycling Hill Climb will take place, as
planned on Saturday, July 14th.
The Colorado Springs area had seen other...
Save the Summer for the Kids of the Waldo Canyon Wildfire
From the beginning of this unfortunate fire, AMR has been in the action adding their immediate support to the needs of the community. Now, AMR and The Bob Telmosse’ Foundation have joined hands to offer you an opportunity to help too! Help...
Long-time Military Veteran finds a new “Family” with the American Red Cross
Colonel Patricia Chappell treasures the years she spent in the US Air Force and Department of Defense. She had a thirty-year career in Health Care and Clinical Services as a Flight Nurse and serving in several senior positions planning and...