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Colorado wildfires: Winds spur ‘rapid fire spread’ in Black Canyon’s South Rim fire
Heavy winds that swept through Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park on Sunday night started “rapid fire spread” after a ...
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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 ...
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 ...
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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Wildfire smoke and hot temperatures continue, but rain is possible later in the week
Wildfire smoke is still impacting the air quality in Western Colorado. Temperatures will also be hot, but rain is possible later in the week.
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 ...
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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 ...