“Aggressive” firefighting efforts – Highlands Lake fire attack

DIVIDE, Colo. — The Teller County Sheriff says Tuesday will be an aggressive battle for control of Highlands Lake due to high fire danger. Other agencies from across the state plan to join in fighting the fire.

This includes airplanes. Starting Tuesday morning, aerial drops will be held to try and get the upper hand first. On such fire-dangerous days as Tuesday, you can’t waste time.

Teller County Sheriff Jason Marksell says, “We expect the fire danger to be very high, so you’re going to see a lot of airdrops, you’re going to see helicopters, you’re going to see everybody throwing everything we can at this thing.”

Also starting Tuesday, the third stage of the fire ban also operate. This means no fire, including cooking or smoking outside.

The Teller County Sheriff says the fire was caused by negligence and criminal charges are pending, but no further details had been released as of Tuesday morning.

We’ll stay here and continue to bring you updates as we get them.

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‘It was chaotic’: Former UCCS superintendent files federal complaint against school after deadly campus shooting

After a deadly shooting at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) in February, a former head of school filed a federal complaint against the university, alleging the college was unprepared for the crisis.

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