Colorado leaders share wildfire outlook and preparedness plan

'I didn't think we would have anything left standing': Jasper officials recount wildfire at information session

Around 100 residents attended the Wildfire Preparedness Information Session, which provided details on the Jasper wildfire, ongoing mitigation work and how residents can prepare for the upcoming wildfire season.

Governor Stitt's Wildfire Response Working Group releases findings

Governor Kevin Stitt sent a preliminary report on April 25 outlining findings of critical failures and areas for improvement in the states wildfire response on March 14. According to the report, the Task Force held an initial meeting on April 17 and identified priority areas. Governor Stitt's Wildfire Response Working Group releases findingsThese include state and local coordination, mitigation, first responder recruitment, retention, and traini…

Wildfire outlook: Southern Colorado to have "likely above normal" fire potential

(SOUTHERN COLORADO) — On Thursday, April 24, the Colorado Division of Fire Prevention (DFPC) briefed Governor Jared Polis on Colorado's 2025 Wildfire Preparedness Plan, and while most of Colorado will have a normal fire potential, some southern parts will likely be above normal. According to the outlook, forecasts indicate that a normal fire potential is expected across Colorado from April through July, but Southern Colorado will likely experien…

Colorado leaders share wildfire outlook and preparedness plan

BROOMFIELD, Colo. (KDVR) — The state of Colorado is getting ready for Wildfire Awareness Month in May. Leaders announced Thursday key aspects of the state's wildfire outlook and preparedness plan for 2025.State leaders said Colorado stands ready to fight fires in the upcoming wildfire season, even as support from the federal government remains unclear. View the latest Weather Alerts in Denver and across Colorado on FOX31 "In a normal wildf…

Colorado wildfire outlook 'normal,' but normal has new meaning in wildfire-prone state

Colorado's fire risk for the upcoming season is average, Gov. Jared Polis said at a news conference Thursday. But average means there will be many wildfires in the state and they will likely be large, fire officials added.

Colorado officials warn “don’t let guard down” ahead of average wildfire year

There is a heightened wildfire risk in southeastern Colorado, that will shift to the southwest by the end of summer, officials warned.