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The Aspen Times20h

Haze wafts over Colorado mountain towns from wildfires burning within the state and beyond

A smoky haze wafted over parts of western Colorado on Thursday from wildfires burning in and around the state. The smoke is ...
KUNC3h

Private land owners buy into wildfire mitigation projects in Colorado mountains

Private landowners have recently supported large fuel mitigation projects and homeowners associations have pursued Firewise ...

Why can’t the rain put out the Colorado wildfires?

Several wildfires are still active in Colorado, already burning more than 20,000 acres. While the wildfires were carried by ...
The Aspen Times1d

Fire crews report ‘pretty good news’ in efforts to contain largest wildfire burning in Colorado

Firefighters battling wildfires in southwestern Colorado have made progress in their efforts to contain the blazes. “I’ve got ...

Northern Colorado fire crews extinguish gas fire in Johnstown: "Very hot through the windows of the car"

Fire crews in Johnston have extinguished a gas fire that shot flames dozens of feet into the air. That fire was reported just ...
Glenwood Springs Post Independent2d

Colorado state forester, fire chiefs raise alarm about further federal cuts that would impact fire preparedness

As wildfire season picks up in Colorado, Fire Chief Brad White, of Grand Fire Protection District No. 1, says he’s worried ...
Colorado Public Radio2d

Colorado sues to restore FEMA program that provided millions to help communities prepare for floods, droughts and wildfires

Colorado joined a lawsuit with 19 other states to force the administration to restore a program started under the first Trump ...

Colorado fire and EMS explain trauma response for first responders after tragic toddler death

For the emergency crews on scene, the incident is a sharp and painful reminder of the emotional toll of their work.