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Why is it so hazy in Colorado? Smoke from multiple wildfires wafts toward I-70 corridor
A haze of smoke from wildfires burning in Colorado wafted into counties along the Interstate 70 mountain corridor on ...
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Gov. Jared Polis responds to Western Slope wildfires; continued support comes from the state
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KJCT) - As efforts on the Western Wildfires continue, Colorado Governor Jared Polis issued a verbal disaster declaration. Polis said these fires threaten vital assets to the ...
South Rim Fire in western Colorado nearly doubles in size overnight to almost 3,000 acres with no containment
The South Rim Fire near Gunnison grew to almost 3,000 acres Saturday morning after its growth and lack of containment forced ...
Wildfire resistance found in aspen tree populations
A new study from Colorado State University, Western Colorado University and the U.S. Forest Service found evidence that ...
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“The FAIR Plan is intended to be that safety net”: Home insurance amid recent wildfires
Coverage provided by the FAIR Plan differs slightly from other insurance policies. “The FAIR Plan policy provides coverage for the value of your home as it stands now, not necessarily the value to ...
Deer Creek Fire over 14,000 acres, has damaged 13 structures; expected to move northeast through Colorado
The fire that sparked in southeastern Utah last week and crossed into southwestern Colorado this week has damaged over a ...
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Western Slope evacuees in limbo as crews work to stymie wildfire growth
She and her family live along Highway 141 in Unaweep Canyon, which stretches from Whitewater to Gateway. Her home is in the ...
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Wildfires Could Worsen From Wind in the Forecast
They may even worsen because of the wind feeding oxygen to the fire and transporting embers from active fire zones. The National Weather Service continues to issue Air Quality Alerts for Mesa, ...