Tag: Wildfire
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Wildland fire that started in apartment complex results in presumed “total loss” of 8-unit building
A scary situation unfolded in Rifle, Colorado on June 10 when what was initially reported as a backyard fire ended up destroying an apartment building before spreading to surrounding wildland terrain. According to a report from Colorado River Fire Rescue, they responded to the structure fire at about 4:01 p.m. amid strong winds. With heavy…
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Plane crash ignites fire amid ‘red flag’ conditions in remote Colorado
Rescue crews worked quickly to extinguish a fire that was started by a plane crash that took place amid ‘red flag’ conditions in the San Luis Valley on June 10. According to a report from South Fork Fire Rescue, the report of the plane crash outside of South Fork and near Shoshone Trail was received…
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Mandatory evacuation underway in Eagle County as fight against wildfire continues
A mandatory evacuation is underway in a remote part of southern Eagle County due to what’s been dubbed the Spring Creek Fire. Per an afternoon June 10 report, 95 firefighters are on the scene working to stop the blaze with the fire estimated to be about 15 acres in size with no containment. Crews are…
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Eleven tanks holding total of 231,000 gallons of water strategically placed in rural areas with fire risk
Curious how firefighting works in a remote part of the state where there aren’t many roads and when the infrastructure for water delivery is inadequate? Most people are familiar with aerial drops, the construction of fire breaks, and the use of flame retardant, but a new program that’s being utilized in San Miguel County meant…
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“Fast growing” wildfire sparks in western Colorado amid dangerous conditions
Amid extreme fire risk on the Western Slope, a “fast growing” wildfire has sparked. According to the Montrose County Office of Emergency Management, smoke is visible in the West End area of their county and it’s coming from a blaze that’s burning in the Carpenter Flats area, north of Paradox. Per the most recent report…
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Underground blaze that’s burned since 1930s prompts emergency wildfire prevention effort in Colorado
Not many people are aware that massive uncontrollable fires rage beneath the surface of Colorado. These underground fires tend to be associated with Colorado’s mining past, with an estimated two dozen active coal fires burning underground in the New Castle area of Garfield County, alone. These underground fires are able to keep burning due to…
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Ash drops visibility in Colorado county as winds hit 28K-acre wildfire
A wildfire that started in the Oklahoma panhandle and crossed the border into southeast Colorado has reached more than 28,000 acres, per a report from WatchDuty. Dubbed the Sharpe Fire, the blaze started on May 15 and while rapid growth prompted mandatory evacuations for the Colorado town of Campo that have since been lifted, those…
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New wildfire with multiple start points under investigation in Colorado ski country
At about 10:30 a.m. on May 14, the Eagle County Sheriff’s Office warned the public about a new wildfire that popped up with multiple starts in the area of Squaw Creek Road and Highway 6, both of which were closed due to the blaze. Per the latest U.S. Drought Monitor report, the entirety of Eagle…
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Mandatory evacuations underway near reservoir due to new wildfire in Colorado
UPDATE: Per an 8:35 p.m. update on May 11, evacuation orders have been fully lifted. A mandatory evacuation order has been issued for Sedona Hills in the Loveland area due to a wildfire. This is located northeast of Carter Lake. A first report about the mandatory evacuations was published by Larimer Emergency Telephone Authority at…
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Denver public safety power shut-offs ‘a last resort,’ Xcel says
Although Denver has not yet experienced a public safety power shut-off, the Mile High City came close in December, according to Xcel Energy officials who briefed the city’s Transportation and Infrastructure committee Wednesday. Representatives from the utility company briefed members of the Denver City Council’s committee on wildfire mitigation efforts on Wednesday, highlighting a $1.2…