U.S. Forest Service

3 wildland firefighters killed in western Colorado identified
The three federal firefighters who died when overtaken by flames while battling a rapidly growing...

1,200-acre Lake County fire prompts evacuations near Leadville
A new wildfire near Leadville has scorched more than 1,000 acres and prompted mandatory evacuations...

Colorado wildfires: Fires consume tens of thousands of acres across state amid dry, windy weather
"Critical fire weather conditions" forecast each day this week could spur the wildfires' growth across...

Colorado wildfires: Lightning-sparked fires in southwestern Colorado forest burn thousands of acres, force evacuations
Three wildfires sparked Saturday in a southwestern Colorado forest, with two of the blazes combining...

Colorado wildfires: Gov. Polis declares disaster emergency for western Colorado wildfire near Ouray
"Extremely steep and rugged terrain" makes fighting the fire difficult, Ouray County officials said.

Piney River Ranch near Vail to end operations after failing to reach lease agreement with Denver Water
Piney River Ranch near Vail will wrap up operations after the 2026 summer season, ending...

County has ‘zero tolerance’ for campers who violate tightening fire restrictions
Folks found violating fire restrictions in Summit County this summer will more than likely be...

Iconic Hanging Lake Trail now fully restored — and improved
"An extraordinary coalition came together not just to restore the damaged Hanging Lake Trail ......

Trees near Colorado national forest doused in gas, set on fire in attempt to start wildfire, sheriff says
U.S. Forest Service firefighters on Sunday found multiple trees that someone doused with accelerant and...

Evacuations lifted in Colorado wildfire burning north of Aspen
Eagle County officials lifted mandatory evacuations for people living near the Spring Creek fire on...