More Counties Move Into Stage I Fire Restrictions
Fremont, Park, Saguache and Lake Counties have moved into Stage I Fire Restrictions.
Wildfire
Silverthorne Wildfire Forces Evacuations
More than 500 homes are under evacuation or pre-evacuation notice as a wildfire burns near Silverthorne. Officials said the fire is estimated to be 100 acres in size as it moved south during a storm yesterday.
Wildfire Near Silverthorne-Stage I Fire Restrictions in Place
The Summit County Sheriff’s Office issued a mandatory evacuation near Silverthorne due to an active wildfire.
Making a Difference at Monarch Pass
Monarch Pass Project salvages beetle-kill trees on steep slopes to reduce wildfire risk, protect water resources.
Hicks Fire Burning in Gunnison National Forest
A new fire was reported last night. The Hicks Fire is burning 2.5 miles south of Highway 50, 5 miles southwest of Sargents in the Gunnison National Forest.
Hazy, Smoky Conditions Continue Due To Wildfires
Hazy, smoky conditions continue today across Colorado. Currently, 59 large wildfires have burned almost 900,000 acres across the country this year.
Fire Season Underway in Colorado
A fire broke out yesterday afternoon north of Fairplay in the Valley of the Sun Subdivision. Residents in the area were evacuated to the Park County Fairgrounds.
Wildfire Reported in Valley of the Sun
A fire is being reported on Porcupine Road in the Valley of the Sun area between Fairplay and Alma.
Haze Is Wildfire Smoke From Arizona
Smoke is again visible our area. This smoke is from fires burning in nearby states.
East Troublesome Fire 100% Contained
Officials have declared the East Troublesome Fire—the second largest in Colorado’s recorded history—100 percent contained.
Cameron Peak Containment Over 90 percent
The Cameron Peak Fire in Larimer County is at 92 percent containment and 209,000 acres as of yesterday.
Troublesome Fire Grows to 170,000 Acres
Driven by strong winds and racing through dry fuels and timber, the East Troublesome Fire in Grand County continued to rage yesterday.