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Stage 1 Fire Restrictions In Place In Summit County

SUMMIT COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4) – Stage 1 fire restrictions are in place in Summit County due to dry conditions. The restrictions were enacted Friday for lands administered by the U.S. Fire Service and...

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Shawnee Peak Fire Flares Up Near Bailey In Lost Creek Wilderness

PARK COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4) –The Platte Canyon Fire Protection District responded to a wildfire in the Lost Creek Wilderness, south of Bailey. Firefighters say no structures are threatened at this time....

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High Humidity Overnight Helps Firefighters Battling Shawnee Peak Wildfire

PARK COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4)– The Shawnee Peak Fire continued to burn near Bailey on Tuesday. The fire ignited on Monday afternoon and has burned about 40 acres. (credit; CBS) The fire is burning on the...

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Shawnee Peak Fire Burning In Park County Zero Percent Contained

PARK COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4)– Firefighters continue to keep a close watch on the Shawnee Peak Fire that is burning near Bailey. The fire ignited on Monday afternoon and has burned about 37 acres. The...

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Evacuations Lifted For Sunrise Court Fire In Glenwood Springs

GLENWOOD SPRINGS, Colo. (CBS4) – Evacuations have been lifted for a wildfire that broke out Wednesday afternoon near the Glenwood Springs Airport and briefly threatened at least 20 homes. The Sunrise...

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Shawnee Peak Fire Burning In Park County 10% Contained

PARK COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4)– Firefighters continue to fight the Shawnee Peak Fire that is burning near Bailey. The fire ignited on Monday afternoon and has grown to 46 acres. The Shawnee Peak Fire on...

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Firefighters Gain Containment On Lightning-Caused Shawnee Peak Fire

PARK COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4) – Firefighters have contained 50% of the Shawnee Peak Fire burning in Park County. The fire burned 55 acres of the Lost Creek Wilderness. The fire started on Aug. 26....

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Firefighters Continue Battle Against Shawnee Peak Fire

PARK COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4) – Firefighters battled the Shawnee Peak Fire on Labor Day. The fire has grown to 70 acres in the Lost Creek Wilderness. (credit: USFS) The fire was sparked by lightning on...

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Officials: Shawnee Peak Fire Flight Violations A ‘Grave Concern’ For...

SHAWNEE, Colo. (CBS4) – Fire officials say unauthorized aircraft are posing a high risk of a mid-air collision over the Shawnee Peak Fire. Authorities say a small, single engine airplane entered...

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Colorado Company Offers Drone Shows As An Alternative To Fireworks

COPPER MOUNTAIN, Colo. (CBS4) – A Colorado company is hoping to change the way holidays are celebrated throughout the high country and beyond. Graham Hill, CEO and Founder of HireUAVpro.com, provides...

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Skyline Fire Near Horsetooth Reservoir 100% Contained Thursday Afternoon

LARIMER COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4) – The Poudre Fire Authority was able to get the Skyline Fire burning near Horsetooth Reservoir in Larimer County 100% contained on Thursday afternoon. A man is in custody...

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Hunt Fire Grows To 1,000+ Acres Near Meeker

MEEKER, Colo. (CBS4)– A wildfire has burned more than 1,000 acres in Rio Blanco County. The so-called Hunt Fire is burning about 26 miles south of Meeker. Lightning sparked the fire on Thursday night...

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Hunt Fire Nears 2,000 Acres Near Meeker

RIO BLANCO COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4) – The Hunt Fire grew to nearly 1,900 acres up from 1,000 on Friday. The fire is burning on Bureau of Land Management land southwest of Meeker in Rio Blanco County. Fire...

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Hot, Dry Conditions Fuel Hunt Fire; It’s Now 2,300 Acres

RIO BLANCO COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4) – The wildfire burning southwest of Meeker grew to 2,300 acres on Sunday; up from nearly 1,900 on Saturday. The Hunt Fire was sparked by lightning on Sept. 5. Hunt Fire...

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Hunt Fire Grows As Wet Weather Moves Out Of Colorado

RIO BLANCO COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4) – The Hunt Fire near Meeker in Rio Blanco County continues to grow. Officials updated their efforts on Monday and said the fire is now more than 2,570 acres. A burned...

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Deer Creek Canyon Park Finally Fully Back Open Following Wildfire

LITTLETON, Colo. (CBS4) – Nearly one month after a wildfire forced evacuations in Deer Creek Canyon, the last trail closure has been lifted. Signs of regrowth are already visible, according to Matt...

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Smoke From Decker Fire Near Salida Can Be Seen For Miles

SALIDA, Colo. (CBS4) – A wildfire burning near Salida has grown to nearly 300 acres a week after it was ignited by lightning. The Decker Fire is burning in the Sangre de Cristo Wilderness area — nine...

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Wildfire Near Bailey Forces Some Evacuations

PARK COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4) – Firefighters rushed to wildfire burning near Bailey on Sunday. Homes in two subdivisions along Colorado Roads 64A and 64B have been evacuated. Several other subdivisions are...

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Decker Fire Near Salida Nearly Quadruples In Growth

SALIDA, Colo. (CBS4) – The Decker Fire burning near Salida grew to nearly 900 acres a week after it was started by lightning. It is burning in the Sangre de Cristo Wilderness area — nine miles south of...

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McNay Fire Near Red Feather Lakes Forces Voluntary Evacuations

LARIMER COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4) – A wildfire flared up in Larimer County forcing some voluntary evacuations. The McNay Fire is burning near Red Feather Lakes. The fire, initially reported to authorities...

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Clouds Help Calm Decker Fire Burning Near Salida

SALIDA, Colo. (CBS4) – The Decker Fire has burned 846 acres near Salida since being sparked by lightning on Sept. 8. Firefighters credit cloud cover which “tempered” fire activity on Sunday. (credit:...

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Crews Gain Containment On 64A Fire Burning Near Bailey

PARK COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4) – The 64A Fire burning in Park County is one of two blazes firefighters have rushed to in a matter of weeks. The fire was sparked by two target shooters, officials said on...

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Containment Gained On McNay Fire In Larimer County

LARIMER COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4) – The McNay Fire burning in Larimer Country grew slightly from Sunday when it started. Larimer County Sheriff’s officials say the fire is now 542 acres with 77%...

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64A Fire Burning In Park County 100% Contained

PARK COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4) – Firefighters have 100% containment of the 64A Fire burning in Park County. The fire was sparked by two target shooters. (credit: CBS) Mandatory evacuation orders in place...

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Colorado Weather: Fire Danger Increasing On Friday

DENVER (CBS4) – Low humidity together with gusty southwesterly winds has brought an elevated threat for wildfires to Colorado on Friday. The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning until...

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Bald Mountain Fire In Clear Creek Canyon Area Forces Closure Of Highway 6

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4) – A small wildfire, dubbed the Bald Mountain Fire, broke out Friday afternoon in Jefferson County and authorities have shut down Highway 6 in Clear Creek Canyon. The...

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Highway 6 Reopened As Crews Work Hot Spots At Bald Mountain Fire

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4) – Jefferson County Sheriff’s officials say the Bald Mountain Fire burned 17 acres down from their estimate of 25 acres. Highway 6 reopened at around 1:30 p.m. on...

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No Growth On Bald Mountain Fire On Sunday

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4) – Firefighters say the Bald Mountain Fire has not grown anymore since Saturday. They will continue mop-up efforts. Bald Mountain Fire (credit: Mountain FIDO) The fire...

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Decker Fire Grows To 937+ Acres Over The Weekend

SALIDA, Colo. (CBS4) – The Decker Fire has burned 937 acres near Salida, gorwing nearly 40 acres over the weekend. The wildfire was believed to have been sparked by lightning on Sept. 8. (credit:...

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Decker Fire Near Salida Grows To 1,015 Acres

SALIDA, Colo. (CBS4) – The Decker Fire burning south of Salida exceeded 1,000 acres on Monday. Fire officials say wind, warm temperatures and low relative humidity on Sunday were all factors in the...

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Bald Mountain Fire Now 100% Contained

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4) – The Bald Mountain Fire is now 100% contained after burning 17 acres in Jefferson County. Firefighters are now patrolling the area north of Genessee Park for trees...

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Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Seeks To Dismiss 416 Fire Lawsuit

DURANGO, Colo. (AP) – The Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad has filed a motion to dismiss a $25 million lawsuit blaming it for starting the sixth largest wildfire in Colorado history. The...

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Lawsuit: Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Ignited Fires Prior To 416...

DURANGO, Colo. (AP) – A federal lawsuit says nearly 50 fires in southwestern Colorado were ignited by a railroad company in the weeks leading up to a major wildfire. The Durango Herald reported Tuesday...

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‘Regular’ People Help Put Out Fires Near I-76 Before Firefighters Arrive

DENVER (CBS4) — When two small fires broke out along a paved trail near Interstate 76 in Denver, multiple people took action to contain the flames before fire crews could get there. Copter4 flew over...

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More Resources Ordered As Decker Fire Burning Near Salida Grows To 1,374 Acres

SALIDA, Colo. (CBS4)– More resources were ordered to fight the Decker Fire burning nine miles south of Salida. The wildfire grew to more than 1,370 acres on Saturday. Decker Fire is burning 9 miles...

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Jordan Fire: New Colorado Wildfire Burning Near Meeker

MEEKER, Colo. (CBS4)– A wildfire started burning near Meeker on Saturday afternoon. The fire, called the Jordan Fire, has burned an estimated 100 acres about 10 miles northwest of Meeker. Crews are...

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Dry, Windy Weather Fuels Granite Lake Fire In Pitkin County

MEREDITH, Colo. (CBS4) – The Granite Lake Fire has burned 113 acres in the Hunter Fryingpan Wilderness. The fire is burning about 13 miles southeast of Meredith in Pitkin County. The sheriff’s office...

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Target Shooting Causes Small Fire At Harris Park Shooting Range

BAILEY, Colo. (CBS4) – Platte Canyon Fire Protection District firefighters responded to Harris Park Shooting Range in Bailey on Sunday. They say target shooters started the fire. Fire at the Harris...

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El Paso County Orders Pre-Evacuation In Area Near Grass Fire

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (CBS4)– The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office has ordered some residences on pre-evacuation notice in the area near a grass fire. The grass fire is burning east of Colorado...

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Wind Kicks Up Smoke From Growing Decker Fire Near Salida

SALIDA, Colo. (CBS4) – Wind on Monday spread smoke from the Decker Fire across south central Colorado. The fire has scorched 1,591 acres as of Monday and is 5% contained. Nearly 200 firefighters are at...

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Public Meeting Planned Tuesday Evening For Decker Fire Update

SALIDA, Colo. (CBS4)– Monday’s strong winds helped fuel the Decker Fire and spread smoke across south central Colorado. The fire has scorched nearly 1,600 acres as of Monday and is just 5% contained....

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