Colorado Wildfires

Wildfire closes Black Canyon park as smoke, red flag warnings, and fire weather grip Western Colorado.

With evacuation orders looming, the reality of the Sowbelly Fire is setting in. Residents are facing the challenge of packing up and leaving behind their homes.

Colorado’s wildfire season is year-round, with five fires over 1,000 acres already in 2025. As drought and heat continue, here’s what to know and how to stay prepared.

Colorado’s San Miguel County saw a brush fire when a Tesla Cybertruck towing a woodchipper ignited private land. Nine agencies contained the 0.61‑acre blaze within hours; investigators are still determining the cause.

Prepare now for a hot, dry summer and the looming threat of wildfires in 2025.

Stay ahead of wildfires in Colorado by implementing proactive measures to defend your property - from clearing flammable vegetation to building with fire-resistant materials.

Colorado firefighters from various cities join forces to combat California wildfires, demonstrating cross-state solidarity in firefighting efforts.

Fire weather watches and red flag warnings are already being issued for many areas of the state as the summer of 2024 is just getting started.

Could wildfire smoke increase your risk of dementia in Colorado?

Colorado's Summer of 2024 was plagued by intense wildfires, with over 42,000 acres lost to thirteen fires, driving the need for 200 additional firefighters for the 2025 season.

The suspect has been arrested and has a hearing coming up soon.

Some Colorado residents could get $1,000 to help make their homes and properties more resistant to wildfires.