Saturday, July 28, 2018

3 Tornadoes Spotted on Eastern Plains

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Video of Bear Emerging From Storm Drain Manhole in Colorado Springs

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Not your average bear.

Flooding Causes $1.5 Million in Damages in Manitou Springs

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Watch Flash Flood Tumble Down the Stairs at Red Rocks Amphitheater

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Lightning Strikes House East of Colorado Springs

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Video of Monster Debris Flow from 416 Wildfire Burn Scar in Durango

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Bear Gets Into Car in Morrison, Destroys Interior

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A common story in Colorado. Happens about 5 times a year.

Tornado in Byers Launches UPS Truck, Driver Hospitalized

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Friday, July 27, 2018

Monsoon Storms Pound Canon City Area

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1-3 inches of rain, large hail, high winds, flooding and mudslides.

Mountain Lion Spotted in Fort Morgan

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A rare occurrence for a mountain lion to be so far out in the eastern plains.

Monarch Lake Area Sees Most Calls for Search and Rescue

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Monarch Lake is the starting point for backpacking trips into a wilderness section of Rocky Mountain National Park. The few times I have been there, the vast majority of backcountry backpackers encountered have been inexperienced visitors from out-of-state.

Bear Spotted in Parker Neighborhood

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There was an elk in my back yard yesterday. Wildlife seems to be coming down from the high country very early this year. Could be a lack of natural foods because of the summer-long drought.

Thursday, July 26, 2018

CO 69 Near Gardner Closed by Flash Flooding Damage


Fort Carson Soldier Identified as Lake Pueblo Drowning Victim

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Debris Flow Heading Downriver from Coaldale Flooding

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CDOT Cleaning Up Mudslides at Several Locations in Durango-Telluride Area

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101 Wildfires Have Been Reported to the Craig Dispatch Center So Far This Year

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The vast majority were put out immediately.

Brush Fire Breaks Out Near Crawford

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Woman Dies After Fall in Gore Range

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Thunderstorms Cause Street Flooding in South Metro Area

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Massive Hailstorm and Flash Flooding Causes Property Damage West of Florence

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Lightning Strike Hits Gas Line and Starts Fire in Colorado Springs

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Video of Storm Blowing Tree Down on Power Lines in Englewood

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Video of Mom Mountain Lion and 3 Cubs on Patio in Conifer

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Rabid Bat Found in Willowbrook

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Saturday, July 21, 2018

New 500 Acre Wildfire Burning Northwest of Meeker

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Grass Fire Temporarily Shuts Down I-70 at Dotsero

Small Wildfire Breaks Out Near Woodland Park

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Video of Lightning Shredding Bark Off a Tree

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As I was just saying.....

Young Dad in Tennessee Killed by Lightning That Arced off Tree and Connected with Cell Phone in His Pocket

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Add cell phones to the long list of metal objects you shouldn't hold or rub against when you hear thunder.

CSU Climate Center Predicts Strong Monsoon Despite Late Start

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2 Climbers Rescued in Separate Incidents in Boulder County

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The first incident was a woman that suffered altitude sickness.

The 2nd incident involve a 6-foot fall with minor back and ankle injuries.

3 Climbers Rescued from Maroon Bells

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1 climber fell and was injured. The climbers were rescued by helicopter.

5 Ways You Can Be Struck by Lightning

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5 ways you can be injured by the indirect effects of lightning strike:

1. Air blast from lightning can injure ear drums and cause severe nose bleeds.

2. Air blast from lightning strike can knock you flat on the ground causing any number of serious injuries depending on how you land and if there are rocks or other objects on the ground.

3. Lightning can cause a tree to literally explode sending out wood "shrapnel" at high speed.

4. Lightning can break large limbs or the main trunk of trees that land on you.

5. Lightning can start building fires or wildfires which can cause burns and injury from smoke inhalation.

CSU Researchers Using High Tech Plane to Study Wildfire Smoke

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This morning's mountain bike ride was very smokey.

Rock Climber Gets Stuck 150 Feet Up in Clear Creek Canyon, 20 Rescuers Need 3 Hours to Get Him Down

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Free climbing alone is not the smartest thing to do. The climber is lucky to have survived uninjured. Not so lucky were 2 of the rescuers injured by falling rocks.

Friday, July 13, 2018

People Exposed to Bat in Grand County That Tests Positive for Rabies

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Video of Lightning Striking a Tree in Ouray

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Here is a still of the maximum energy release - 





High Winds Knock Down Power Poles in Steamboat Springs Area

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Firefighters Rescue Dog That Injured Paw on Douglas County Trail

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This is getting ridiculous - why couldn't the dog owners carry the dog out?

Spring Wildfire Suspect Faces 141 Counts of Arson

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One count for each home destroyed.  Besides the possibility of jail time, restitution will be in the $ tens of millions.

Debris Flow Blocks Track, Stops First Train Trip Since 416 Wildfire Started

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Wildfires Update - Making Good Progress on Containment








Bear-Proof Trash Cans Working in Evergreen

Video of Frustrated Bear

Thursday, July 12, 2018

Feral Kitten With Rabies Bites Woman in Evans

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Describes rabies shots as "excruciating".

6 Small Wildfires Started by Lightning Near Grand Junction

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Firefighters Battling 4 New Wildfires Near Craig After Divide Wildfire is Fully Contained

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Nearly 20,000 acres scorched by Divide wildfire.

Iowa Man Rescued from Capitol Peak

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Better safe than sorry, this hiker was still inadequately provisioned for climbing Colorado's most dangerous 14er.

Symptoms and Treatment for Rocky Mountain Spotted Tick Fever

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Firefighters Quickly Put Out Grass Fire in Arapahoe County

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Basalt Area Residents Warned That Bears Displaced by Wildfire Are Searching for Food

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Rock Climbers Thank Search and Rescue Team for Dangerous Rescue from Lone Eagle Peak

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Monday, July 9, 2018

Firefighter's Successful Backburn Operations Get Spring Wildfire 43% Contained

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2 People Struck by Lightning and 2 Wildfires Started by Lightning in Fremont County

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Girlfriend Saves Life of Teen Struck by Lightning in Boulder County Campground

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There are several cases in my book where a wife saved their husband by administering CPR immediately and a couple of instances were teens saved other teens.

Divide Wildfire Near Craig Explodes to 20,000 Acres

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Fueled by high winds. Video of dust devil in the charred remains in news link.

Aurora Man Killed After Crashing Into Tree

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Evacuations Ordered for New Wildfire Near Wolcott

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20 Homes Evacuated After Wildfire Breaks Out Near Conifer

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3 Arrested For Illegal Campfire That Started Wildfire in Teller County

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Arrest Warrants Issued for 2 That Fired Tracer Bullets and Started Wildfire Near Basalt

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Friday, July 6, 2018

Greeley Teen Drowns in Loveland Lake

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Bat Tests Positive for Rabies in Del Norte

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Quarter-Sized Hail Reported in Loveland

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Smoke From Wildfires Makes for Bad Air Quality in Morrison

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Rode my mountain bike yesterday and could feel the effects. Bad headache all day.

Update on 10 Wildfires Burning in Colorado as of Thursday Afternoon

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Was hoping to see some updates whether afternoon rains had any effect on the fires but not reported yet.

Spring wildfire grows to 103,000 acres with a 300 foot high wall of wildfire powered by 35 mph winds destroying a subdivision of homes.

3 new wildfires reported, all wildfires continue to grow in size.



Federal Bureaucracy Continues to Stall on Use of Global Supertanker

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In an emergency situation, a reasonable person might assume that federal requirements could be waived temporarily. This supertanker might have been able to better contain the Spring wildfire if used immediately.  Should federal officials be held responsible for the damages?

Rare Tornado Touches Down Near Fairplay

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Only the 6th tornado reported in Park County since 1950. A good thing it didn't hit the nearby Weston Pass wildfire.

Number of Firefighters To Be Doubled as Wildfire Approaches Basalt, Destroys 3 Homes in El Jebel

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Lake Christine wildfire now at 5,000 acres. 2 men that fired tracer bullets at shooting range that started fire may face criminal charges.

Wheels of Government Grind Slowly as $3 Million in Repair Funds for 2015 Mudslides in Thornton Reservoir Aprroved

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Wednesday, July 4, 2018

3.2 Quake West of Trinidad

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Weston Pass Wildfire Grows to 9,400 Acres

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Spring Fire Destroys Landline 911 Coverage

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7 Homes Destroyed in Teller County Wildfire

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At 1,400 acres and 15% contained.

Spring Wildfire at 80,000 Acres and Growing

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Only 5% contained, with hot dry windy weather to continue, the Spring Wildfire could overtake the Hayman Wildfire in 2002 as the largest wildfire in Colorado history. It is currently the 4th largest wildfire.

Campfires and Fireworks Banned in Summit County

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They forgot to ban shooting of firearms.

July 4, 2018 - Colorado Forests On Fire

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Evacuations Underway After Target Shooting Ignites Wildfire Near Basalt

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Let's hope the perpetrator is taken to court and ordered to pay restitution.

Sunday, July 1, 2018

Mountain Lion Struck by Car Near Caves of the Winds

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Free-Roaming Dogs Impacting Elk Population in Mountains Near Aspen

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Moose Wandering Through Westminster Relocated

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With all the wildfires in the high country, wouldn't be surprised to see wildlife coming down.

More Evacuations for Wildfire West of Woodland Park

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1400 acres, 0% contained.

Man Arrested on Arson Charge for Spring Fire, National Forest Now Closed

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Update: Man arrested is an illegal immigrant.

Cold Front Drops Temps by 25 Degrees, Hailstorms in Fort Collins, Colorado Springs and Eastern Plains

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Colorado Springs is getting socked with large hail this year.

List of Colorado Wildfires and Status

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It was tough getting back home yesterday from Santa Fe. Thick smoke was in the air when we crossed the border at Antonito, gave me a headache and cough. The Spring wildfire jumped Hwy 160 west of Fort Garland - road closed, now up to 42,000 acres.  The Weston Pass Fire closed 285 between Hwy 24 junction and Fairplay.