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Clear Creek County in Stage 1 Fire Ban amid wildfire risk

The sheriff’s office warns that anyone who violates the Stage 1 Fire Ban may be charged with fourth-degree arson and/or ...

Where is all the wildfire smoke in the Denver metro area coming from?

Several rounds of wildfire smoke have been moving into Denver, Boulder, Fort Collins and communities up and down the I-25 ...

Wildfires on Colorado's western slope prompt fire restrictions in the Denver metro area

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Colo — As large wildfires rage across Colorado’s Western Slope, several counties in the Denver metro area ...

Lee Fire now among largest in Colorado history: How it compares

The Lee Fire burning on Colorado’s Western Slope is officially one of the largest that the state has ever seen.
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2025 is worst Colorado wildfire season since 2020

High winds and extreme drought conditions in northwest Colorado have fueled the rapid growth of two wildfires this week near ...

Wildfire suppression efforts in northwest Colorado impacted by weather

For the last week, conditions around the Lee and Elk fires have been hot, dry and windy. But after six 'Red Flag Warning' days in a row, there was finally a break.

Seeing smoke? Haze reported in Denver metro as wildfires burn on Western Slope

Several residents have reported the smell of smoke and hazy skies in the Denver metro area as wildfires burn along the ...

Deputies, fire crews in south Denver metro area quickly contain "fast moving wildfire" near Sedalia

Fire crews and deputies were called to what they called a "fast-moving wildfire" located just south of the Denver Metro Area on Sunday night.

Colorado wildfire: 1,000+ firefighters fight massive blaze near Denver — Thousands forced to flee, prison evacuated

Colorado is battling one of its largest wildfires, the Lee Fire, which has burned over 130,000 acres and is just 7% contained ...