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Colorado Gov. Jared Polis issues disaster declaration for four Western Slope fires and one in eastern Utah
The fires varied in size but have already forced several evacuations and pre-evacuation notices, closed a national park, and ...
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Fires continue burning across much of Colorado as hot, dry conditions persist
Conditions aren’t likely to improve for fire crews. More dry, hot days with temperatures in the 90s, coupled with low ...
New evacuations ordered due to Western Slope wildfires
New evacuation orders at 3:50 p.m. Monday are for all private land areas between Mile Markers 128 and 131 along Highway 141 ...
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 ...
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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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 ...
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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 ...