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Yahoo
25-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
3-acre fire south of Westcreek 100% contained
UPDATE: SATURDAY 5/24/2025 6:41 p.m. (TELLER COUNTY, Colo.) — According to the Pueblo Interagency Dispatch, crews fully contained a 3-acre fire at 3:25 p.m. on Saturday, May 24. PREVIOUS HEADLINE: Growth of 3-acre fire south of Westcreek slowed due to rain According to the Pueblo Interagency Dispatch, a fire 2 miles southeast of Westcreek in Teller County has reached three acres in size, as of 11:45 a.m. on Saturday, May 24. The fire, located at the Turkey Tracks recreational shooting area, is reported to be a smoldering and creeping fire on the slope side of the shooting area. Firefighters arrived on the scene and are making good progress on the fire line, aided by the light precipitation in the area. Firefighting resources from the US Forest Service and Douglas County Fire, including engines and helicopters, are assisting. The cause of the fire is under investigation. No structures are currently threatened, and there are no closures or evacuations at this time. According to previous coverage of the September fire at the Turkey Tracks shooting range, the area sees five to ten fires annually due to the target shooting that occurs there, and fire managers have built fire breaks to help protect the surrounding communities from flames. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
17-02-2025
- Yahoo
Douglas County child recovering after he was mauled by dogs
An 11-year-old Douglas County boy is recovering after being attacked by dogs Thursday evening. 'I saw six dogs coming straight at me,' said Jayden Floyd. Douglas County Fire said the attack happened around 7:30 p.m. on Ponderosa Trace in Douglas County. Floyd told Channel 2′s Eryn Rogers he and his older brother, Trey, were playing at their friend's house when the friend's dogs got loose. He said one was on his leg, so he pushed it away, and that is when the attack happened. 'I was trying to run away, then they got me on the ground, so I couldn't run away anymore,' Floyd said. His brother, Trey, witnessed the entire ordeal. He said he saw a Pitbull latch on to his brother's arm and start going for his neck, so he jumped in to help. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] 'I was worried about him,' Trey Floyd said. 'I didn't care if they bit me.' Trey did get bit. However, it was Jayden that suffered the most severe injuries. He has bite marks, bruises, and gashes on his legs and arms. His parents said he had to get surgery and now has several stitches. 'He's feeling every tooth, every rip, every shred,' said Jayden's father, Cameron Floyd. 'As a parent, you don't think that's a reality that can happen.' Cameron Floyd said neighbors rushed to help his son and wrapped him in blankets to keep him warm and stop the bleeding. He said EMS told him Neighbors say the dogs have been causing issues for years. They said Douglas County Animal Services has been called to the home before because the dogs have bitten or chased other neighbors. 'I don't fault the dogs as much,' Cameron Floyd said. 'It is learned behavior. It is training… It is knowing how to recall your dogs and knowing your dogs well enough to know they are going to have to be put up.' The family said Animal Services is handling the case now. To their knowledge, they say three dogs were surrendered, and now they are waiting to see if the dogs will be able to come back. 'I hate that it happened to mine, but what if it happened to somebody else's,' Cameron Floyd said. The county said they should have an update on the case in the coming days. [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
