U.S. forest service
The GOAT: Hooved friend provides moral support to firefighters in southern Colorado
COLORADO SPRINGS | Crews were quashing a small wildfire in Colorado this week when a surprise guest decided to keep them company. A goat named Goldie — short for Golden Oreo — followed firefighters for hours as they actively engaged the Rock Creek Fire in Colorado Springs and cleared brush. She even took care of […]
3 firefighters killed in Western wildfire were trying to shield themselves from flames
GRAND JUNCTION | Three firefighters killed over the weekend in a wildfire along the Colorado-Utah border were trying to shield themselves from flames by deploying tent-like shelters when they were overcome, authorities said. The firefighters were part of a specialized crew that goes into remote areas by helicopter to quickly put out new and rapidly […]