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Northern Colorado Wildfire Resources

Northern Colorado Wildfire Resources

Dealing with wildfires has become the new normal in Colorado. Since 2001, the state has seen 20 of its largest wildfires ever. Some, like the 2020 Cameron Peak Fire, scorched over 200,000 acres. Others, like the 2021 Marshall Fire, covered just 6,000 acres but wiped out 1,100 homes and buildings in a flash.

Staying informed and taking steps to reduce wildfire risk is essential.

Wildfire Resources

  • CDHSEM Fire Mitigation and Recovery Information - The Colorado Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management is a go-to resource for information on suppressing fire risks. It’s also the agency in charge of helping Coloradans after a fire.
  • CDHSEM Smoke Issues and Tracking Smoke - While not everyone in Colorado has experienced a wildfire, most have avoided time outside due to smoke. This page is focused on air quality and other smoke-related issues.
  • Boulder County Wildfire Mitigation - Boulder County saw the devastation firsthand with 2021’s Marshall Fire. Parts of their website are focused on making sure your home is protected from wildfires.
  • Watch Duty - An app that provides real-time wildfire alerts and mapping across 22 U.S. west of the Mississippi River. 
  • Rocky Mountain Area Coordination Center - This agency is a wildfire and emergency response coordination hub for the Rocky Mountain area. It is a part of the National Interagency Coordination Center, a government agency that helps mobilize resources for wildfires throughout the U.S.
  • NOCO Alerts - NOCO Alerts is an emergency alert system for those living in Larimer and Jackson Counties, as well as the Windsor-Severance Fire District. The system sends out evacuations and other need-to-know information. 
  • Northern Colorado Fireshed Collaborative - The collaborative is made up of non-profits, community groups, researchers, and federal, state and local agencies. They work to bring awareness of fires and work year round to reduce fire risks.
  • Ember Alliance - A non-profit that works with communities to create wildfire planning services and training for wildland firefighters.
  • Air Now - Stay updated on air quality reports with this interactive map from multiple government agencies, including the EPA, NOAA and the U.S. Forest Service.