Local agencies warn community of scammers spreading false fire mitigation information

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Some people are pretending to be from the fire department in Manitou Springs. They are going door-to-door telling people they have to pay for fire mitigation work. They say people will be fined if they don't do the work. City officials say this is not true. Wildfire mitigation is encouraged but not required. If you have questions, you can call the city at (719) 685-5481 or the fire department at (719) 685-1444. They want to help people do this work safely and without overpaying.