A human-caused wildfire burning on a Colorado 14er south of Leadville has closed access to trails in the area, including access to the summit, according to the Pike-San Isabel National Forest. The La Plata Fire,

The North Lone Pine Fire sparked to the west of Red Feather Lakes in Larimer County around 3 p.m. According to NoCo Alert, mandatory evacuations have been ordered near Deadman Road, including County Road 86. Authorities said residents in the area need to leave immediately.

Gov. Jared Polis declared a disaster emergency on Thursday as wildfires are continuing to burn more than 185,000 acres along the Western Slope.

Evacuations have been ordered in response to the Derby Fire in Eagle County, which sat at 839 acres, according to data released the morning of Aug. 20. Residents of Sweetwater Road and areas of the Colorado River Road from Sweetwater to Red Dirt Creek ...

RIO BLANCO AND GARFIELD COUNTIES, Colo. (KRDO) - The Lee Fire has grown to 133,602 acres as of Friday, August 15, putting it on track to become the fourth-largest wildfire in Colorado history.

A Boulder County man has been served with a felony summons for fourth-degree arson after a pool house burned on his property.

Wildfires across the western United States and including here in western Colorado, have been a growing concern this season. These fires, fueled by hot and dry conditions, are the cause. While smoke and fire weather can often be forecasted into our communities here,