Wildfire prevention, trail work at risk in Colorado under Forest Service seasonal hiring freeze
A federal hiring freeze on seasonal U.S. Forest Service workers could mean fewer people putting out abandoned campfires, ...
Firefighters in Larimer County put out Northern Colorado wildfire that spread close to homes
Evacuations have been lifted for a Northern Colorado wildfire that burned close to homes northwest of Fort Collins.
Big open space park in Colorado reopens after major wildfire mitigation project
Much of Elk Meadow, the 1,600 acre open space park that dominates a section along Highway 74 in Evergreen, was reopened on ...
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Colorado looks to cut insurance costs for wildfire-protected homes
The state would be the first to require property insurers to account for protective steps by homeowners and communities in ...
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Snow allows fire crews to burn piles from fuels reduction projects in Routt County
Campfire season may be over at Pearl Lake State Park, but smoke can be spotted this month in northern Routt County due work ...
Colorado wildfires are more extreme than ever. Here’s how state leaders are fighting back.
Colorado wildfires are becoming more extreme, and fire officials must seek new and better ways to prevent and fight them.
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Climate Change, Unhealthy Forests Fueling Wildfire Threat in Colorado
The 1994 South Canyon fire that killed 14 firefighters is a reminder that competent leadership and communications are vital.
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Firefighters in Larimer County put out wildfire that spread close to homes
Evacuations have been lifted for a Northern Colorado wildfire that burned close to homes northwest of Fort Collins.
New Mexico Highlands contributed to development of national database of forest fuel treatments
The federal government funded around 32,000 wildfire management projects last year around the nation. The year before, it covered around 27,000. Despite that number, there are still gaps in knowledge ...
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Fire crews plan controlled burn to reduce wildfire fuels in Keystone Gulch
Fire crews are planning controlled burns in Keystone Gulch on Tuesday, Nov. 19, and Wednesday, Nov. 20, according to the U.S. Forest Service. The piles of wood are the result of work aimed at ...