A cold front is pushing into the Intermountain West, bringing high fire danger across multiple states including Colorado, Arizona, Nevada, and New Mexico.
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Updated Jul 1
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A cold front is pushing into the Intermountain West, bringing high fire danger across multiple states including Colorado, Arizona, Nevada, and New Mexico.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Climate analysis shows monsoon patterns and persistent drought conditions affecting Colorado, Arizona, and New Mexico.Sub-event
- Air quality advisories due to dust and smoke in Colorado and Arizona.Sub-event
- Fires are raging across the Western states, including Nevada, Idaho, Colorado, and Arizona, with safety advice issued for outdoor activities.Sub-event
- Extreme heat and dry conditions grip the West, leading to a tragic death among firefighters battling the Knowles Fire.Sub-event
- Wildfires across multiple Western states are creating competition for available firefighting aircraft.Sub-event
- Wildfires are currently burning across Lincoln County, Nevada.Sub-event
- Dry lightning affects both New Mexico and Colorado on June 26, 2026.Sub-event
- The Governor of Nevada has issued a restriction on fireworks due to a surge in wildfires.Sub-event
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- Severe drought conditions are simultaneously affecting Arizona and Colorado, leading to uncontained fires and smoke travel.Sub-event
- Air quality advisories are in effect as fires in Nevada drift into Colorado, while large fires in Utah contribute to the smoke.Sub-event
Cold front pushes into Intermountain West; high fire danger due to extreme weather.1 source
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Colorado
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Arizona
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Nevada
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New Mexico
state of the United States of America
Related events
- A heatwave and cold front are currently moving through the region encompassing New Mexico and West Texas.
- Extreme fire activity is impacting the Southwest region.
- Wildfire spread was reported near Denver, Colorado on July 3, 2026.
- Wildfire threatens homes, infrastructure, and public lands in Colorado.
- Dangerous heat and flash flooding are impacting Arizona, prompting evacuations near Cottonwood Creek.