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A small wildfire broke out Thursday in the Holland Hills area near Basalt. Officials believe it started because of an electrical issue. The fire burned…
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National Geographic science writer Gary Ferguson has documented how wildfires are getting bigger, hotter and more dangerous. The author of “Land on Fire”…
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The Colorado State Forest Service is looking to help local governments, homeowners’ associations and utilities reduce wildfire risks. The program helps…
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Local and national wildfire experts are gathering in the Roaring Fork Valley this week for a series of panel discussions. National Geographic science…
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As fires burn in Colorado and across the west, Roaring Fork communities have frequently been under health advisories for air quality because of smoke.…
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It’s been a few weeks since the Lake Christine Fire tore along the hillsides above Basalt and El Jebel. The flames are gone, but the evidence of the fire…
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The Turret Fire is burning 22 miles northeast of Glenwood Springs. As of Monday afternoon, crews had about a third of it contained. The fire is on nearly…
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Eight wildfires now burn in Colorado, and Roaring Fork Valley communities are under fire restrictions because of hot, dry, windy conditions. This has…
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Pitkin County commissioners approved an update to the county’s hazard mitigation plan Wednesday. It comes as officials are preparing for a dry, hot summer…
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Officials are preparing for a hot, dry summer, and with it, increased fire danger. Glenwood Springs is hosting an event Saturday to help residents prepare…