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Colorado wildfires: Crosho fire sparks in northeast Rio Blanco County, burns 300 acres

A new fire in Rio Blanco County near its border with Routt County is burning 300 acres near Crosho Lake and has prompted campground evacuations and pre-evacuation orders for nearby homes.

NBC News · 2d

Wildfires burn thousands of acres, prompt evacuations in Colorado

Two wildfires caused by lightning strikes were burning out of control in northwest Colorado on Sunday, forcing evacuations that included nearly 200 inmates at a nearby prison. NBC News’ Dana Griffin has more.

NPR · 2d

Colorado wildfires burn more than 120,000 acres as firefighters await better weather

In western Colorado, firefighters are up against windy, hot weather as they try to protect homes and infrastructure from a pair of lightning-caused wildfires.

Lee Fire now among largest in Colorado history

CBS News on MSN · 1d

Lee Fire now fifth-largest single wildfire in Colorado history. These are the other four.

The Lee Fire near Meeker is now over 113,000 acres, fire maps show, and has surpassed the Spring Creek Fire of 2018 as the state's fifth-largest wildfire. Here are the four largest fires in the state's history.

The Associated Press on MSN · 1d

Colorado prison evacuated as growing wildfire becomes one of the largest in state history

A Colorado prison was evacuated as one of the largest wildfires in state history continued to grow, with officials warning residents of remote areas to be ready to leave as gusty winds and low humidity feed the flames.

Yahoo · 8h

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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Wildfire smoke: How to keep indoor air clean

State and federal agencies recommend several steps to keep indoor air cleaner during wildfire smoke events: Upgrade your air ...

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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 ...

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Denver weather: Summer heat returns

Summer heat returns on Wednesday as high temperatures climb to the mid-90s. Denver’s high will reach 96 degrees, which is ...

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1 dead as Colorado wildfire spreads; California Park Fire raging

Nearly 600 homes evacuated near Denver as wildfire gains momentum Around 9 p.m. Tuesday, a deputy patrolling a part of unincorporated Jefferson County, just southwest of Denver, saw “a little ...

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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.

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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 ...

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 ...

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