Homes Destroyed in 14,000-Acre Fire Burning in Southern Colorado as Denver just had Hottest Day Ever

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The Spring Fire, Costilla County in southern Colorado is at zero percent containment and has burned more than 14,000 acres in the Trinchera/Forbes Park area east of Fort Garland as of Thursday morning, reports 9news. Homes have been destroyed by the wildfire just east of Fort Garland, according to local emergency management officials. They did not specify how many homes and […]
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Update on Lions Fire near Mammoth Lakes, CA | 3,007 Acres, 5% Contained

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Lions Fire Morning Update 6-28-18: Overnight the Lions Fire spread only slightly to the southwest and is now at 3,007 acres. Winds are expected to be lighter today which may help firefighters with their containment efforts. The fire is now 5% contained. Crews continue working on building and securing containment lines primarily along the eastern and southwest edges. The Lions […]
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California Wildfire Map | The Current State of Fires and Warnings Across California

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California is currently battling several wildfires, including at least one major, widespread wildfire. Governor Jerry Brown declared a state of emergency due to the spreading Pawnee Fire, while other smaller blazes burned throughout the state. Here is where the Pawnee Wildfire and other major fires are burning this week in California: Pawnee Fire, Lake County: 13,700 acres, 30 percent contained The […]
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Numerous Parts of the Pacific Crest Trail Closed Across California, Oregon, and Washington Due to Wildfire

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Unfortunately, wildfire is an inevitable part of summer in the West. Sections of the PCT can and do close due to fire. In the event of a closure, the Pacific Crest Trail Association works with land management agencies to recommend detours around the closure. Here’s the current, most up-to-date state of closures on the PCT. These are subject to constant change, […]
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Huge Stretches of the Rocky Mountains Closed to the Public Due to Fire Risk

As of 6 am Mountain Time today (Wednesday), the southernmost stretches of the long Rocky Mountain chain will be closed to the public when the majority of the Carson National Forest in New Mexico enters stage three fire restrictions. Stage three restrictions mean the forest is essentially closed to public access, which includes hiking, biking, camping, fishing or setting foot […]
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State of Emergency Declared in Lake County, California as Wildfires Force Thousands to Evacuate their Homes

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The governor of California has declared a state of emergency in Lake County, as the Pawnee Fire continues to spread rapidly. The wildfire, which began on June 23, is currently burning across 10,500 acres reports Newsweek. The fire has already forced thousands to be evacuated from their homes across the entire Spring Valley community, has destroyed more than 20 homes and threatens a further […]
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San Juan National Forest Re-Opening to the Public Thursday Afternoon as Rainfall Dampens Wildfire Risk

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The US Forest Service announced yesterday that the San Juan National Forest will reopen to the public on Thursday afternoon after the wildfire risk is downgraded. The forest was closed to the public on 12th June, for the first time in its history, in an effort to prevent human-caused wildfire. Recent rainfall significantly decreased the risk of wildfires and the Forest […]
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