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🌱 How a “critter blaster” turned into Woodland Park wildfire charges

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  • How a “critter blaster” turned into Woodland Park wildfire charges

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 79 and low of 48 degrees.
  • Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 77, low: 46.
  • Saturday: A couple of morning showers, with a high of 81 and low of 47 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Cause of Lower Trout fire in Woodland Park identified; property owner faces charges (gazette.com) — A small wildfire sparked Tuesday on private property in southwest Woodland Park was quickly contained, but the property owner now faces a municipal charge for using a prohibited incendiary “critter blaster.” Police and fire officials are using the incident to warn residents against any flame-based devices during current fire restrictions, stressing how quickly a seemingly minor action can escalate into a dangerous wildfire.
   

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