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Opinion: As wildfire risk rises in the West, the backcountry becomes more dangerous for hikers and backpackers
“It’s a real possibility,” Darren Wilson said. “You could be caught behind the wrong side of a fire.”
Why do the flaming carcasses of electrocuted birds keep starting Colorado wildfires?
Birds can sit on one wire, no problem. But if a bird touches a second...
Colorado’s wildfire risk is so high this fire department struggled to find insurance to build a new firehouse
After months of searching for a policy, the Durango Fire Protection District found an insurance...
$141 billion in Colorado property is at risk from wildfires. Here’s how that affects your homeowner insurance.
More than 320,000 homes across Colorado valued at $141 billion are at risk of being...
Crews contain small fire in Boulder County open space northeast of Lyons
Boulder County fire crews quickly contained a small fire burning in the Rabbit Mountain Open...
Goltra fire burning near Golden is 100% contained, U.S. 6 to reopen
The lightning-sparked Goltra fire burning on 205 acres in Clear Creek Canyon near Golden is...
Fire crews gain 60% containment on Goltra fire near Golden
Evening winds in Clear Creek Canyon fanned the flames of the Goltra fire in Jefferson...
Fire sparks off of U.S. 6 near Lookout Mountain, Golden
A small wildfire likely sparked by lightning is burning just off of U.S. 6 near...