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Metro Denver fire officials warn of winter wildfire risks amid less snow

Updated 2 days ago

Wildfire season along Colorado’s Front Range is no longer limited to hotter conditions, it’s now year-round, according to various metro Denver fire experts who warned...

Wildfire in Boulder County second new blaze in 4 days

Updated 3 weeks ago

A wildfire sparked in Boulder County Tuesday night, the second new fire in the area over the past four days. The 2-acre fire on the...

Fire sparks near U.S. 36 in Boulder County

Updated 4 weeks ago

As temperatures along the Front Range surpassed 70 degrees Friday afternoon, a fire sparked near U.S. 36 in Boulder County. The grass fire off Cherryvale...

Colorado sues Trump administration over disaster relief funding

Updated 1 month ago

Colorado joined 11 other states in a lawsuit against the Department of Homeland Security and the Federal Emergency Management Agency over grant funding for emergency...

Xcel Energy shutting down power for wildfire safety

Updated 2 months ago

Colorado delegation seeks federal aid for wildfire-ravaged Rio Blanco County

Updated 3 months ago

Xcel Energy reaches settlement agreement over Marshall fire

Updated 3 months ago

Here are some impacts to Colorado’s hunting seasons from wildfires in 2025

Updated 3 months ago

The Lee fire’s effects on Colorado ranchers reaches far beyond the 137,758 acres burned

Updated 3 months ago

Evacuation orders lifted for vegetation fire in Arvada

Updated 3 months ago

South Rim Road to open Friday at Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park

Updated 4 months ago

Lee fire’s acres-burned in Colorado downsized, photos emerge from flash flooding on White River

Updated 4 months ago

Rain in the area of the Lee Fire, which can result in an increased risk of flash flooding. Photo: Elk and Lee Fire Information Facebook page.

Lee fire becomes fourth largest in Colorado history despite continuing monsoonal weather

Updated 4 months ago

Monsoon rain should help Colorado wildfires Derby & Lee slow spreading

Updated 4 months ago

Helicopter fighting Derby fire apparently ends up in lake

Updated 4 months ago

Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A helicopter pilot battling the Derby fire escaped with only minor bumps and bruises Friday...

Derby fire in Eagle County surpasses 3,000 acres charred as rain showers are forecast

Updated 4 months ago

Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The Derby fire, spanning across land in both Eagle and Garfield counties and located about...

Derby fire in Eagle County triples in size on Wednesday, new public lands closures implemented

Updated 4 months ago

Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The Derby fire in the White River National Forest north of Dotsero, Colorado has burned...

Derby fire prompts evacuation notice as wildfire grows over 800 acres in Eagle County

Updated 4 months ago

Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The Derby fire in the White River National Forest north of Dotsero, Colorado has burned...

New blaze prompts evacuations in southwest Colorado

Updated 4 months ago

Gov. Polis declares disaster emergency for new Colorado wildfire, as others grow

Updated 4 months ago

Stage 1 fire restrictions in effect for multiple Colorado national forests

Updated 4 months ago

Colorado wildfires: Evacuation orders remain near Pagosa Springs

Updated 4 months ago

Lee fire claims 5th-largest wildfire spot in Colorado history, Elk fire containment increases

Updated 4 months ago

Wildfire evacuation warnings issued in northwest Colorado town

Updated 4 months ago

Photo Credit: MattGush. File photo. (iStock) (copy)

Lee fire becomes 6th largest wildfire in Colorado history

Updated 4 months ago

Meeker self-evacuates as Elk and Lee fires grow to 75,000 combined acres

Updated 4 months ago

Colorado’s Elk and Lee fires remain at 0% containment as more than 20,000 acres consumed

Updated 4 months ago

Leroux fire estimate down to under 200 acres as crews work to contain

Updated 4 months ago

Elk fire in northwest Colorado rapidly grows to over 3,000 acres; 3 buildings destroyed

Updated 4 months ago

Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A wildfire sparked by lighting in northwest Colorado has, so far, destroyed three buildings, including...

Colorado wildfires update: Burning slows as big blaze nears containment

Updated 4 months ago

Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Fighting through scorching weather, harsh drought conditions and mountainous terrain, fire crews have almost contained...

Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park reopens as fire smolders on

Updated 5 months ago

Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The north rim of the...

Wildfires update: 2 new blazes force evacuations in southwest Colorado

Updated 5 months ago

Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save As emergency crews continue to gain containment on a series of wildfires in western Colorado,...