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Diana Webb took this photo on June 26 when the Waldo Canyon Fire exploded.

Christmas Tree Tradition Survives Waldo Canyon Fire

The most destructive wildfire in Colorado history leveled hundreds of homes but didn’t touch a cherished tradition in Pike National Forest near Colorado Springs – cutting live Christmas trees.

2012/11/23

Diana Webb took this photo on June 26 when the Waldo Canyon Fire exploded.

Christmas Tree Tradition Survives Waldo Canyon Fire

The most destructive wildfire in Colorado history leveled hundreds of homes but didn’t touch a cherished tradition in Pike National Forest near Colorado Springs — cutting live Christmas trees.

2012/11/22

Greenback cutthroat trout (credit: nas.er.usgs.gov)

Motorcycles Banned From Springs-Area Trail System

Federal land managers will ban motorcycles on a popular trail system near Colorado Springs to protect the endangered greenback cutthroat trout.

2012/11/21

Waldo Canyon Fire on June 27 (credit: CBS)

Looting Suspects Arrested In Evacuated Areas

A handful of looting suspects have been arrested in the evacuation areas of Colorado Springs and surrounding subdivisions while the Waldo Canyon Fire burns just miles away.

2012/06/28

An aerial view of the Mountain Shadows subdivision in Colorado Springs where most homes were destroyed in the Waldo Canyon Fire June 27 (credit: John Wark)

Colorado Springs Mayor: Fire Has Destroyed ’346 Homes’

Fire officials battling the Waldo Canyon Fire say they hope to make major progress in the effort to contain the blaze on Thursday.

2012/06/28

Springer Fire (credit: CBS)

Springer Fire Burned 1,145 Acres, 59 Percent Contained, 509 Fire Personnel

The Springer Fire is located 3½ miles from Lake George and is burning in the Pike National Forest.

2012/06/22

Springer Fire (credit: CBS)

Springer Fire Burned 1,145 Acres, 39 Percent Contained

Fire crews continue working to get control of the Springer Fire burning on the Pike National Forest about 3½ miles from Lake George.

2012/06/21

Springer Fire (credit: CBS)

Crews Get Some Containment On Springer Fire

A wildfire burning in the Pike National Forest has grown to 1,100 acres but it is now 10 percent contained.

2012/06/19

An image of the fire (credit: Krista Nunn)

Springer Fire Near Lake George At Nearly 1,000 Acres

A wildfire burning about three miles south of Lake George in the Pike National Forest has now burned nearly 1,000 acres in Park County.

2012/06/18

An image of the fire (credit: Krista Nunn)

Another Wildfire Prompts Evacuations Near Lake George

Firefighters are battling a wildfire burning about three miles south of Lake George in the Pike National Forest.

2012/06/17

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