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More than 320,000 homes across Colorado valued at $141 billion are at risk of being destroyed by wildfires, according to a new report that influences how insurance companies set rates.
As thousands of people fled from fires that tore through Los Angeles County this month, you may have wondered about the wildfire risk in your area. While wildfires have primarily been associated ...
As the spring progressed, drought conditions developed in much of northwest Colorado. The Thursday drought monitor for Colorado put most northwest counties somewhere between abnormally dry to severe ...
Forest Service cuts exacerbate wildfire threats in Colorado, fire officials say: “We’re decreasing our ability to respond.” Mass firings, hiring uncertainty could mean fewer boots on the ...
Arvada crews prepare for another wildfire season in Colorado 02:20. Inside the training room of an Arvada fire house, crews hurdle together, watching, reacting, and planning their response ahead ...
There are many partners in this work to help our communities prepare and mitigate wildfire risk, such as the Larimer County Sheriff’s Office, Larimer County Office of Emergency Management, Big ...
Wildfire experts say the best way for Colorado to reduce the destructive power of wildfires is to prepare a proactive response supported by the federal government. But it’s uncertain whether ...
McCluskie is sponsoring the bill alongside Rep. Kyle Brown and Sen. Judy Amabile, both Front Range Democrats. According to a 2023 report commissioned by the Colorado Division of Insurance, the average ...
Colorado lawmakers have reached a consensus with insurance industry representatives over a bill that seeks to regulate how carriers determine a homeowner’s wildfire risk and the premiums they pay..
Colorado is covered with the scars of countless wildfires. You have permission to edit this article.
The state of Colorado’s 2025 wildfire plan depicts a “growing wildfire problem” in the state, punctuated by the fact that the 20 largest wildfires in state history have all occurred since 2001.