Colorado wildfire leaders warn of ‘very challenging fire year’ amid widespread drought

Colorado Warns of Severe Fire Risk in Southwestern States. It May be Difficult to Share Resources.

Colorado is “light years” ahead in fire preparedness than it was a decade ago, said Gov. Jared Polis, but it has also faced its largest and most destructive wildfires in that time.

Colorado wildfire leaders warn of ‘very challenging fire year’ amid widespread drought

Colorado wildfire leaders are bracing for what could be an especially busy and dangerous summer for wildfires across the West. The Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control presented its wildfire preparedness plan to Gov. Jared Polis on Thursday, April 30, during a news conference where state and federal partners affirmed their readiness to respond and called on the public to prepare. “We are facing a very challenging fire year, where our…

New Federal Wildland Fire Service Enhances Wildfire Response in Colorado

The U.S. Wildland Fire Service will improve decision-making and operational efficiency, supporting Colorado's efforts to manage increasing wildfire threats through coordinated federal action.