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The Aspen Fire Protection District is set to become the first station in the country to acquire the new technology from Seneca, a California startup. Fire officials say it could be a “game changer” for rapid response to hard-to-reach wildfires.
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On today's newscast: The Aspen Fire Protection District is investing in AI-powered drones to help fight wildfires; Colorado could become the first state to fully decriminalize prostitution under a newly introduced bill; and a coalition of public lands advocates and historians is suing the Trump administration, accusing it of censoring American history and science at national parks. Tune in for these stories and more.
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