Wildfires

The Colorado Department of Corrections said the evacuation of the Rifle Correctional Center was made out an "abundance of caution" to keep incarcerated individuals safe from the Lee Fire.

A historic wildfire season in Colorado has seen fish evacuations, hunting license changes and more as wildlife adapts to burning habitat.

The agency was not aware of the uncollared wolf’s presence in the region until it attacked sheep on at least three occasions between July 20 and Aug. 2

A University of Utah study used data from wildfires in the Sierra Nevada Mountains in Northern California to look at how private forests for industrial timber harvest were impacted by severe fire weather, brought about by climate change.

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Crews are removing trees along Michigan Ditch near Cameron Pass to prevent wildfire and protect water in the Poudre River.

A Colorado prison was evacuated as one of the largest wildfires in state history continued to grow, with officials warning residents of remote areas to be ready to leave as gusty winds and low humidity feed the flames.

With the latest growth, the estimated area burned in Colorado by 11 major wildfires in 2025 now stands at 64,196 acres, according to federal data.

Prescribed burns are widely recognized as an effective wildfire mitigation tool. Now, using satellite imagery, land management records and fire emissions data, a team of researchers has put hard numbers to those impacts.

Burn morel mushrooms are coveted for their tastiness. They're enigmatic and finicky. And they love a good wildfire.