Wildfires

As local air quality readings remain in the unhealthy to hazardous range, what are the impacts of wildfire smoke on people's health?

The introduction of these six bills comes as Colorado and other states continue to battle wildfires.

Four firefighters died fighting a fire in western Mesa County in late June.

Last year, Colorado launched a partnership to create a wildland fire mitigation crew with AmeriCorps and the state National Guard. It continued this year because it was so successful.

When it comes to fighting wildfires in Colorado, a meteorologist may not be the first job you think about. But incident meteorologists play a key role in helping fire managers plan their response – and keep firefighters as safe as possible. Hear more about the work of an incident meteorologist stationed near a fire in Pueblo.

Soil that's been burned in a wildfire often can't absorb substantial rainfall, sending water, mud and fallen trees downstream.

Communities in Colorado and Utah are reporting drops in tourism as fires burn nearby and smoke floats in.

Following a warm, dry winter, Colorado is now in wildfire season. Multiple major blazes across the state are prompting evacuations, road closures and filling the air with smoke.

High temperatures gripping large portions of the west are exacerbating poor air quality

The publication covers common fireline terminology, handling relationships and childcare during the long summer months and how to support firefighters reintegrating to family life once the season slows down.