FREMONT COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) -- In addition to restricted access through the Highway 67 checkpoint south of Florence for the ongoing Aspen Acres wildfire, drivers also must adjust to occasional changes in the checkpoint's location. When authorities placed the ten-mile stretch between Florence and Highway 69 in Custer County on pre-evacuation status last Thursday, the The post Changing checkpoint locations along Highway 67 in Fremont County pose more challenges for drivers in Aspen Acres Fire ev

Evacuees say they had days to prepare, but leaving retirement homes and properties behind is still an emotional ordeal as the fire spreads north.

FREMONT COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) - Unlike its neighbors, Williamsburg was not under pre-evacuation orders Sunday night. “It was scary. I was sitting on the recliner just eating ice cream, playing with the dog, and all the sudden, his phone is ringing, telling us to evacuate immediately. And we’re just kind of like, 'Are you sure?'" The post Williamsburg evacuated suddenly as fire threatened North overnight appeared first on KRDO.

    New evacuation orders for Fremont County as the Aspen Acres fire continues to grow. A new update Monday morning shows the fire has grown...

FREMONT COUNTY, Colo, (KRDO) -- Despite fire crews increasing containment from zero to 14% in the Aspen Acres Fire over the weekend, the intensity of flames on the north side of the burn zone raised the risk to residents north of the Custer/Fremont County line. As a result, authorities elevated the status from pre-evacuation to The post Northern movement of Apen Acres Fire prompts mandatory evacuations south of Florence in Fremont County appeared first on KRDO.

Special Weather Statement: Teller County/Rampart Range above 7500fT/Pike's Peak Between 7500 And 11000 Ft; Canon City Vicinity/Eastern Fremont County; Colorado Springs Vicinity/Southern El Paso County/Rampart Range Below 7400 Ft until Jul 05 at 8:49 PM The post Special Weather Statement issued July 5 at 2:23PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO appeared first on KRDO.

Red Flag Warning: Upper Arkansas River Valley Including Lake County and Chaffee County, Teller County/Rampart Range Including Pikes Peak and Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument, Fremont County Including Canon City/Howard/Texas Creek and 8 more areas until Jul 03 at 8:49 PM The post Red Flag Warning issued July 3 at 2:43PM MDT until July 4 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO appeared first on KRDO.

FREMONT COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) -- On a Friday in June above Fremont County, the bluebird skies stretch for as far as the eye can see. Except for one, small splash of color. "Oh, I see him!" Barbara King said while looking up at a parachuting figure. At this distance, it's impossible to see who. "That's The post Vietnam paratrooper jumps out of plane for his 90th birthday appeared first on KRDO.

Red Flag Warning: Upper Arkansas River Valley Including Lake County and Chaffee County, Teller County/Rampart Range Including Pikes Peak and Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument, Fremont County Including Canon City/Howard/Texas Creek and 8 more areas until Jul 03 at 7:49 AM The post Red Flag Warning issued July 3 at 1:02AM MDT until July 4 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO appeared first on KRDO.

Red Flag Warning: Upper Arkansas River Valley Including Lake County and Chaffee County, Teller County/Rampart Range Including Pikes Peak and Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument, Fremont County Including Canon City/Howard/Texas Creek and 8 more areas until Jul 03 at 5:49 AM The post Red Flag Warning issued July 2 at 11:38PM MDT until July 4 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO appeared first on KRDO.