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Wildfires ignite in Douglas County, add to damage from Western Slope blazes
At least four uncontained wildfires burning across Colorado’s western slope on Sunday, which together have destroyed ...
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Sheriff: Source of Douglas County fire likely 'associated with passing train'
It’s likely the ‘Airport Fire’, burning since Sunday, triggering evacuation orders for Louviers in Douglas County, was ...
Colorado officials investigate cause of Louviers fire, thank county helitack team
Colorado officials are thanking firefighters for their quick action after multiple fires threatened nearby homes.
‘Fire Train’ arrives in Douglas County to douse wildfire hotspots
A “Fire Train” arrived in Colorado on Monday, the day after a series of fires sparked along train tracks in Douglas County ...
What causes firenadoes like the ones spotted in Douglas County?
The firenadoes that formed during the brush fire on Sunday near Louviers were unusual, said 9NEWS Weather Impact Team ...
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Nearby helitack crew prevented Douglas County fire from becoming much worse, sheriff says
South Metro Fire Rescue (SMFR) said the vegetation fire burning near US 85 had grown to 130 acres and was 90% contained by ...
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Tracking Colorado's July Wildfires: Over 10,000 acres burning across Western Slope
A look at the nearly 10 wildfires burning across Colorado's Western Slope that have consumed over 10,000 acres.
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Fires continue burning across much of Colorado as hot, dry conditions persist
Conditions aren’t likely to improve for fire crews. More dry, hot days with temperatures in the 90s, coupled with low ...
Douglas County helitack team thwarts airport fire Sunday
Douglas County's helicopter team critically curtailed the airport fire, which burned 130 acres and forced evacuations, by executing rapid water drops.
Lightning to blame for multiple wildfires in southwestern Colorado
Officials said lightning has caused multiple large wildfires burning in southwest Colorado, and a statewide disaster ...