- A cold front is pushing into the Intermountain West, bringing high fire danger across multiple states including Colorado, Arizona, Nevada, and New Mexico.
- Air quality advisories are in effect as fires in Nevada drift into Colorado, while large fires in Utah contribute to the smoke.
Wildfires and drought conditions are affecting local communities in Colorado.
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Updated Aug 18
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Wildfires and drought conditions are affecting local communities in Colorado.
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Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Drought conditions in Colorado have led to bears seeking refuge and activity in urban areas.Sub-event
Catastrophic fires are occurring in Colorado due to drought and high temperatures.1 source
- Wildfire threatens regional infrastructure and population centers in Colorado.Sub-event
- Wildfires threaten local real estate and tourism in Colorado.Sub-event
- Firefighters traveled nationally to respond to fires in Clinton Township, Colorado.Sub-event
- Local organizations in Colorado provide wildfire preparedness advice while being affected by large-scale wildfires.Sub-event
- The situation involves Delta County and the city of Cortez, both of which are located in the state of Colorado.Sub-event
- A council is utilizing soil moisture data to power a risk assessment network that spans the state for comprehensive data collection.Sub-event
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- Severe weather alerts are active in the area including Fort Morgan and Berthoud, which are in Colorado.Sub-event
- Lake Powell receded due to drought in Colorado.Sub-event
Wildfire smoke moves from Utah to Colorado; governor authorizes FEMA funding.1 source
Wildfires and drought conditions are affecting local communities in Colorado.1 source
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Colorado
state of the United States of America
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- Wildfire threatens homes, infrastructure, and public lands in Colorado.
- Drought conditions in Colorado necessitate water conservation efforts managed by local water authorities.