Colorado Wildfires

The Elk Fire started with a single lightning strike in some of the most rugged backcountry in Colorado — and getting crews in there is no easy task.

The Gold Mountain Fire is pushing hard toward Silver Jack Reservoir, and the communities around it are watching every wind shift.

The subdivisions tucked into the Cimarron Valley are right in the middle of this, and Zone 32 is now under a mandatory evacuation order.

Forty wildland firefighters have spent four days working steep drainages and dense pinyon-juniper terrain near De Beque.

A wildfire is raging in Ouray, affecting travel plans and prompting evacuations. The scene is intense as firefighters battle the flames.

The Snyder Mesa Fire has turned into a serious situation, with nearly 30,000 acres affected in just a few days.

There’s a serious wildfire making waves up on Reeder Mesa, and crews are working around the clock to keep it contained.

It turns out, those summer road trips could come with a hidden danger lurking just off the highway. Stay tuned to learn more.

As the South Shale Fire expands, aerial teams take to the skies in a race against nature’s fury.

Drought conditions are putting a damper on summer fun in Colorado. Let’s take a closer look at the fire restrictions now in place.

As Colorado faces another year of wildfires, the Beehive Fire is stealing the spotlight, burning through 320 acres. Stay tuned for the latest developments.

Traffic's a bit tricky near Glenwood Springs today, thanks to some smoke from an active wildfire. It’s a busy time for travelers, so stay alert out there.