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Wildfires ignite in Douglas County, add to damage from western slope blazes
At least four uncontained wildfires burning across Colorado’s western slope on Sunday, which together have destroyed ...
South Rim Fire in western Colorado nearly doubles in size overnight to almost 3,000 acres with no containment
The South Rim Fire near Gunnison grew to almost 3,000 acres Saturday morning after its growth and lack of containment forced ...
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Lightning-sparked wildfires prompt evacuations near Gateway, Black Canyon
Evacuation notices were given out over the weekend near Gateway and the Black Canyon of the Gunnison after a lightning storm ...
Deer Creek Fire on Utah-Colorado border engulfs more than 10,000 acres, remains 0% contained
A fire in eastern Utah has grown rapidly to over 10,000 acres and is 0% contained, as of Monday. The Deer Creek Fire has already claimed five buildings in the area. More than 300 firefighters, 10 fire ...
Pre-evacuations issued, campers advised to relocate due to active wildfire in western Colorado
Residents along Escalante Canyon Road, especially past the Pot Holes recreation area in Montrose and Mesa counties, have been ...
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Sowbelly Fire burning in Delta County ‘a challenge’ due to fire-based terrain, location, fire officials say
A wildfire burning along Colorado’s Western Slope has proven to be a challenge for firefighters as the blaze continues to ...
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Wildfires can harm water quality up to eight years later, CU Boulder study finds
Researchers at the University of Colorado Boulder found that wildfires in Colorado and throughout the western United States ...
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CO Wildfires Break Out Setting Thousands of Acres Ablaze, Sending Smoke Across the State
The Boulder County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) stated on X Thursday the current smell of smoke in the air in Boulder County is ...