COLORADO SPRINGS — Dozens of people in Colorado Springs surrounded themselves with Olympic history while watching the opening ceremony Friday.
News5 caught up with people who came out to enjoy this historic moment in a place that celebrates our community's deep Olympic ties.
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47,000 Acres, 0% Containment, and New Evacuations
The Aspen Acres Fire continues to rage out of control, growing to over 47,000 acres with zero containment. New mandatory evacuations have been issued for the Red Creek area as the fire threatens thousands of structures across multiple counties.
47,000 Acres, 0% Containment, and New Evacuations
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