Author: The Gazette

The largest fire in Colorado history grew another 8,000 acres, reaching 167,153 acres on Thursday, according to the Forest Service’s fire website. The Cameron Peak fire, which has been burning in the Arapaho and Roosevelt national forests west of Fort Collins since Aug. 13, is the second fire this summer to reach historic proportions. The…

A wildfire burning south of the Manitou Incline that may have been deliberately set was 60% contained after being held in check by more than two dozen firefighters working through the night, the fire’s spokeswoman said Friday. The size of the Incline fire had been estimated at 3-5 acres Thursday, but officials lowered that to…

Expect a “rough” winter this year as the COVID-19 pandemic intensifies, but ultimately the Colorado economy will recover stronger and faster than the rest of the nation, economist Tatiana Bailey says. Colorado Springs has enjoyed a stronger recovery than most after state restrictions to slow the pandemic shut down many businesses and triggered massive layoffs.…

The Cameron Peak fire burning west of Fort Collins for the past month has destroyed 54 structures, including 25 residences, the Larimer County Sheriff’s Office said Saturday. Since starting Aug. 13 in the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests has grown to 102,596 acres, the fifth largest in state history. Up to 14 inches of heavy,…

Here’s a look at wildfires burning in Colorado: Pine Gulch fire Acres/Location: 139,006 acres/18 miles north of Grand Junction Containment: 77% Started: July 31, lightning Firefighters: 753 Pine Gulch fire progression map The giant fire started by lightning on July 31 in a remote area north of Grand Junction quickly got out of control and…

Here’s a look at wildfires burning in Colorado: Pine Gulch fire Acres/Location: 139,006 acres/18 miles north of Grand Junction Containment: 77% Started: July 31, lightning Firefighters: 926 Pine Gulch fire progression map The lightning-caused fire burning north of Grand Junction since July 31 became the largest in Colorado history Thursday, surpassing the 2002, 138,114-acre Hayman…

Here’s a look at the size and other stats about Colorado’s wildfires, including the new Thorpe fire in Park County. Grizzly Creek fire Acres/Location: 32,060 acres/Glenwood Canyon Containment: 61% Started: Aug. 10, human caused Firefighters: 775 Interstate 70 re-opened for through traffic between Gypsum and Glenwood Springs Monday after a short closure when the fire…

Interstate 70 through Glenwood Canyon opened briefly Monday but closed again before re-opening Monday night as the Grizzly Creek fire flared up. Here’s a look at the size and other stats about Colorado’s wildfires, including the new Thorpe fire in Park County. Grizzly Creek fire Acres/Location: 30,719 acres/Glenwood Canyon Containment: 33% Started: Aug. 10, human…

The following is an update on the four major wildfires currently active in Colorado:  Grizzly Creek fire Acres/Location: 30,362 acres/Glenwood Canyon Containment: 30% Started: Aug. 10, human caused Firefighters: 811 With more hot and dry weather on Sunday, firefighters were predicting continued spread. Burnout operations were planned while crews will monitor hot spots from the…