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Section of Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park in Colorado reopens; South Rim Fire remains active

A portion of Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park is back open after wildfires forced park officials to shut the park ...

Colorado wildfires: 2 new wildfires spark in southwestern state, force evacuations

Two wildfires that sparked Saturday in southwestern Colorado have forced several communities across La Plata County to ...
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Fires force evacuations near Durango, Colorado

Two fires are burning near Durango, Colorado, and have forced people to evacuate from their homes over the last few days.
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Two wildfires ignite in southwest Colorado, prompting evacuations

The Rim Road Fire, located south of Durango, along County Road 318, burns at approximately 112 acres. Evacuations were issued ...
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Haze wafts over Colorado mountain towns from wildfires burning within the state and beyond

A smoky haze wafted over parts of western Colorado on Thursday from wildfires burning in and around the state. The smoke is ...

5 major Colorado wildfires continue to burn. Here's the latest on the fires

Five major Colorado wildfires are still burning across the state. See the latest news on the fires and a map of where the ...

Firehawk helicopter returns to action in Colorado wildfire battle

The state's $24 million Firehawk helicopter is back in service now after being grounded for mandatory maintenance.
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Fire crews report ‘pretty good news’ in efforts to contain largest wildfire burning in Colorado

Firefighters battling wildfires in southwestern Colorado have made progress in their efforts to contain the blazes. “I’ve got ...

Evacuations ordered for southwest Colorado residents due to wildfires burning in La Plata County

Colorado officials issued evacuation orders for some residents in La Plata County on Saturday due to two wildfires burning in ...

We bought our dream home in Colorado, but wildfires and home insurance trends had us selling 1.5 years later

Emily Moore bought a dreamy mountain home near Boulder, CO with big windows, amazing views, and nearby trails, but there was ...

Eastbound I-70 reopens in western Colorado after fire

Eastbound I-70 was closed at exit 94 for the Garfield County Regional Airport, about two miles east of Rifle, according to ...
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5 wildfires around the valley started Thursday due to lightning

Fire crews had an eventful Thursday as they responded to five different wildfires caused by lightning, according to the Upper ...