Denver weather: Hot, dry, windy Friday poses elevated fire risks

Smoke from wildfires in the West create a hazy orange sunset as the sun sets over the mountains on September 6, 2022 as viewed from Thornton, Colorado. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post)

By Jacob Factor | The Denver Post

PUBLISHED: September 8, 2023 at 7:11 AM MDT

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The warm and dry weather is sticking around for another day, but some strong winds added to the forecast Friday have increased the area's fire risks.

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