COLORADO SPRINGS – As a result of Colorado wild fires, Photo Stencil was required to temporarily evacuate its headquarters here.

The firm says there is no immediate danger to its operation, but the evacuation is causing a short-term disruption to service.

For immediate questions, contact Neil MacRaild at nmacraild@photostencil.com (1-408-933-8434), or Rachel Short, rshort@photostencil.com (1-719-304-4224).

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