SOUTHERN COLORADO — News5 wants to remind you that starting your car to let it warm up when it's cold and snowy outside is illegal.
Every year, hundreds of cars across the state are stolen because of 'puffing.' A lot of times when criminals steal your car, they use it to commit other crimes.
Remote starts, however, are not considered puffing.
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'The Smoke Alarm Definitely Saved Her Life'
After a fast-moving fire destroyed a home in Manitou Springs and forced evacuations, the fire chief says one thing made all the difference: a working smoke detector. The segment has dramatic viewer video of the flames and the chief's powerful reminder to check your smoke alarms.
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