US EditionForest Service cuts exacerbate wildfire threats in Colorado, fire officials say: “We’re decreasing our ability to respond.”
- Wildfire risks in Colorado's Roaring Fork Valley are heightened according to simulations by Roaring Fork Fire Rescue and the U.S. Forest Service, which predicted a fire could threaten Snowmass Village within 12 hours if ignited in summer conditions.
- The Roaring Fork Valley Wildfire Collaborative is working on fire-mitigation projects, including prescribed burns and creating fire breaks in high-risk areas to reduce threats to communities.
- Angie Davlyn highlights that $2.42 million has been raised for wildfire mitigation, but federal funding is decreasing, affecting future projects.
- Staffing cuts at the U.S. Forest Service hinder community safety and economic resilience against wildfires, as fire officials warn that funding cuts affect response capabilities and project funding for prevention efforts.
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Forest Service cuts exacerbate wildfire threats in Colorado, fire officials say: “We’re decreasing our ability to respond.”
Mass firings at the U.S. Forest Service and a hiring freeze's seasonal impact mean Colorado could be less prepared for wildfires in mountain counties this summer, state leaders said.
·Denver, United States
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