Heavy rain sparks dangerous flooding in Colorado wildfire burn scars
admin Emergency evacuations were ordered in Ouray County as mudslides closed Red Mountain Pass and floodwaters inundated parts of Pueblo County
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Keep your aspen close and healthy in fire season, study says
Aspen can be a key firebreak for towns and dwellings, and also lower the intensity of burns inside remote wildfires,…
New fire starts up near Aspen Acres fire with weather conditions creating the possibility for more
Storms with lightning and high winds could spur new flames. The Aspen Acres fire remains the state’s largest wildfire.
Aspen Acres fire crews to shore up defenses around homes in southern Colorado
Moderate fire activity is expected at the state’s largest fire Wednesday, as heavy rain helped calm several other fires across…
Aspen Acres fire crews patrol western edge, after hot, dry conditions test defenses
Increased fire activity north of Millset Ridge prompted officials to reinstate mandatory evacuation orders for parts of Custer County
More wildfire evacuees return home as firefighters brace for another day of high fire danger
Some residents in Custer County return as Aspen Acres reaches 61% containment. Plus: Updates on other major wildfires burning in…
Wildfires scorch Colorado as crews race to fortify containment lines
Aspen Acres, Gold Mountain, Ferris and other wildfires are threatening communities across Colorado as firefighters juggle air attacks and prep…
Aspen Acres fire surpasses 100,000 acres as crews increase containment to more than 60%
Rain fell across parts of the state Friday, bringing mixed results for Gold Mountain, Ferris, Willow, Fishhook and Elk fires.
Aspen Acres containment climbs to 48% as crews focus on protecting Colorado communities
The state's largest currently burning wildfire remains active near the communities of Rye and San Isabel. Plus: Updates on Gold…
Are more than 80% of wildfires started by humans?
Yes. Humans cause roughly 84% of wildfires in the U.S., University of Colorado researchers found in an extensive review of…