Tag: Wildfire
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Partial containment gained on blaze that grew rapidly in remote Colorado, prompting disaster emergency declaration
According to the Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control, some containment has been gained on the Poitrey Canyon Fire that’s burning in Las Animas County. The blaze started last Friday northwest of the town of Kim and is believed to be human-caused. It quickly grew to over 2,000 acres, last reported at a size…
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Evacuations ordered for wildfire on western edge of Fort Collins
FORT COLLINS — Evacuations have been ordered for some Fort Collins residents as a result of a wildfire in the area. Poudre Fire Authority said on social media Thursday evening that officers were responding to a three-alarm wildfire in the 1200 block of Catalpa Place, just east of Horsetooth Reservoir on the western edge of…
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“Suspicious” woman reportedly admitted to starting wildfires that closed Colorado park
A scary situation involving suspected arson unfolded at a popular Colorado Springs park during the early morning hours of April 22. According to a report from the Colorado Springs Police Department, an officer noticed “a large amount of smoke” in the area of North Academy Boulevard and Maizeland Road at about 4:48 a.m. Around the…
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Fire changes everything for rural communities | Rachel Gabel
The Nebraska Sandhills are made for cattle grazing, and that is, in large part, what keeps the area thriving and supports the small communities throughout western Nebraska. In Arthur County, most operations are cow/calf producers with a few operators who run yearlings on grass during the summer. On a good year, the grass is dense with nutrition…
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Some containment gained in fight against 1,012-acre fire burning in Colorado
Containment has finally been gained on a wildfire that’s been burning near the Colorado-New Mexico state line, southeast of Trinidad. According to a Thursday morning report, the Schwachheim fire has reached a size of 1,012 acres. That said, some containment is finally present – 36 percent. This containment has reportedly been gained on the southern…
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Naturally caused wildfire surpasses 1,000 acres near Colorado-New Mexico border, more firefighting resources requested
By Nick Smith and Cleo Westin The Schwachheim fire has grown to 1,003 acres with 0% containment as it continued to burn several miles east of Interstate 25 near the Colorado-New Mexico border on Tuesday. The fire prompted Gov. Jared Polis to issue a disaster declaration as it rapidly expanded on Monday. Authorities believe the…
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Arson investigation underway after porta-potties, tree found on fire at mountain town park
An investigation into possible arson is underway after two porta-potties were found fully engulfed in flames at Nederland’s Chipeta Park. According to a report from the Nederland Fire Protection District, the porta-potties were found on fire at about 2:28 a.m. on April 8. A nearby tree was actively burning, as well. Upon arrival, firefighters were…
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Trailhead wildfire sparked overnight, serving as important reminder ahead of summer
At about 9:35 p.m. on Sunday, April 5, the National Weather Service announced that a new wildfire start was being monitored in the area of Boulder’s popular Chautauqua Park. Boulder Fire-Rescue later provided an update on the blaze, clarifying that it was located in the area of Enchanted Mesa Trailhead, measuring at about half an…
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Aurora wildland fire contained at Buckley Space Force Base
A wildland fire burned Sunday morning on the southwest end of Buckley Space Force Base in Aurora, authorities said. The fire no longer posed a threat and crews were clearing the scene as of 10:53 a.m., according to Aurora Fire Rescue. Aurora Fire Rescue and the Aurora Police Department first responded to the fire burning…
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Denver area smoke blowing in from Nebraska fires
The Denver area became enveloped in a thick haze Thursday afternoon as smoke blew in from fires to the east, the National Weather Service said. Originating from the Ashby and Minor fires in the Sandhills of Nebraska, the smoke began moving southwest across Colorado Thursday morning, NWS officials said on its website. The smoke entered…