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Colorado wildfires: More than 65,000 acres of land scorched as new wildfires ignite across the Western Slope

At least six new wildfires ignited along Colorado's Western Slope over the weekend, bringing the total number of wildfires ...

Colorado wildfires: Gov. Polis declares disaster emergency for fire burning on Western Slope

Two new wildfires are burning Sunday on Colorado’s Western Slope, prompting evacuation orders and disaster declarations.

2 new wildfires are burning in Colorado. Here what to know and a map of the fires

August begins with new wildfires burning in Colorado. Here's the latest news on the wildfires and a map of where the blazes ...

Colorado fire crews reach 100% containment in Coulter Creek Fire; locals express gratitude to firefighters

Firefighters have officially left the Coulter Creek Fire after fully containing the 104-acre wildfire, but plan to monitor ...

Carbondale Fire Map: Blaze Spreads To 80 Acres, Crews Race Against Wind Amid Red Flag Warning

The Coulter Creek Fire near Carbondale, CO, has burned 80 acres, prompting evacuations in Panorama Subdivision and Ranch at ...

Colorado wildfires: 3 fires near Meeker consume nearly 5,000 acres, destroy 3 buildings

The lightning-sparked Elk fire southeast of Meeker in Rio Blanco County started just after noon Saturday and more than ...
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Three active wildfires scorch around 9,000 acres in Rio Blanco County

The fires, which were sparked by lightning this weekend, are expected to continue as hot, dry conditions persist.

Polis issues emergency declaration for one Colorado fire; evacuations ordered for another

The governor issued an emergency declaration for the Elk Fire in Rio Blanco County on Sunday. The Carbondale & Rural Fire ...