Colorado State Patrol advises drivers to use caution near wildfires

STATEWIDE, Colo. (KRDO) -- The Colorado State Patrol (CSP) are asking drivers to use caution as wildfires continue to burn across the state. CSP asks drivers to avoid active fire areas and find alternate routes when available. Officials urge drivers to check for road closures and follow evacuation orders immediately. If drivers have to go

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‘Aspen Acres’ fire burns over 28,000 acres; officials say around 100 structures lost

Pueblo County Sheriff's Office press briefing has ended. A recording will be added shortly. CUSTER COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) - The Pueblo County Sheriff's Office (PCSO) has ordered mandatory evacuations due to the "Aspen Acres" fire, which is approximately 28,314 acres with 0% containment as of 3 p.m. on June 30. Officials say 0% containment doesn't

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Uncertainty looms at ‘Aspen Acres’ Fire evacuation shelter

PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) - Monday morning, a Beulah resident woke up on a cot in Pueblo with stiff legs, incredible phone video, and an extreme case of Déjà vu. "We've lived there for 21 years, and it's like we've never settled yet," John Stalford said. "We've been recovering for 21 years." Stalford hooked his phone

High fire danger and windy conditions continue in Southern Colorado

Tonight, we will see partly cloudy skies and hazy conditions caused by the Aspen Acres fire burning in Pueblo and Custer counties. It will be windy with southwest winds at around 15-20 mph. We do have a Red Flag Warning for most areas in southern Colorado through 10 p.m. this evening, and most of our

FEMA disaster funding approved for Aspen Acres Fire in Pueblo County

COLORADO CITY, Colo. (KRDO) -- In a wildfire that grew from two acres to 23,000 in one day, firefighters battling the Aspen Acres Fire will take any help they can get. And they got more of it on Monday evening. That's when FEMA -- the Federal Emergency Management Agency -- approved federal funding for 75%

Pueblo business offers free food, Wi-Fi to wildfire victims

1129 Spirits and Eatery in Pueblo is offering free food, wifi, and a place to stay for firefighters and evacuees impacted by the Southern Colorado wildfires.

Evacuations ordered for wildfire west of Sheep Mountain in Huerfano County

HUERFANO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) -- Huerfano County Government confirms that there is a wildfire west of Sheep Mountain near CR531. Incident Command for the fire announced evacuations for all those between the fire and Highway 69, and between the fire and Farisita. Officials are asking evacuees go to Gardner, while they set up an evacuation

CSFD responds to Stratmoor area for grass fire

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) -- Colorado Springs Fire Department responded to a grass fire near Astrozon Boulevard and Hancock Expressway. CSFD says crews have a good containment of the fire and are now working to mop up hotspots. Stay up to date with the latest local news, sports, and investigations by downloading the KRDO13 app.