The Northwest Colorado Fire Management Unit is alerting the public to increasing fire danger in areas of Northwest Colorado. No fire restrictions will be in effect for the Fourth of July weekend in Continue reading
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Local Fire Managers Remind Residents to Stay Fire Safe this Weekend
Firefighters Battling Lightning Sparked Fire in Rio Blanco County
Firefighters in Rio Blanco County are working on an 11 acre blaze that is believed to have been started by lighting yesterday. Lightning is being blamed for several small fires in the county, the biggest of which is the “Big Jimmy Fire”. Helicopters dropped water on the blaze yesterday, but fire managers have decided Continue reading
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Firefighters Trained, Ready for Fire Season
The Northwest Colorado Fire Management Unit is fully staffed and prepared for wildland fire response. New fire recruits as well as returning firefighters have been training and refurbishing equipment since Continue reading
