SECURITYKXRM FOX21 COLORADO SPRINGS
Wildfires causing uptick in bear encounters
Wildfires in Southern Colorado have displaced bears, leading to 20 reported encounters this week around the Aspen Acres burn area. Colorado Parks and Wildlife is warning communities about increased bear presence due to the fire pushing animals out of their habitats.
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- CPW: Look out for wildlife in unexpected places as fires burn across state — and leave them alone
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