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‘Fire Train’ arrives in Douglas County to douse wildfire hotspots
A “Fire Train” arrived in Colorado on Monday, the day after a series of fires sparked along train tracks in Douglas County ...
Cause identified of wildfire near Louviers
The Airport Fire, which is now almost fully contained, forced the evacuation of roughly 300 people after igniting along train ...
Colorado officials investigate cause of Louviers fire, thank county helitack team
Colorado officials are thanking firefighters for their quick action after multiple fires threatened nearby homes.
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Nearby helitack crew prevented Douglas County fire from becoming much worse, sheriff says
South Metro Fire Rescue (SMFR) said the vegetation fire burning near US 85 had grown to 130 acres and was 90% contained by ...
What causes firenadoes like the ones spotted in Douglas County?
The firenadoes that formed during the brush fire on Sunday near Louviers were unusual, said 9NEWS Weather Impact Team ...
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Tracking Colorado's July Wildfires: Over 10,000 acres burning across Western Slope
A look at the nearly 10 wildfires burning across Colorado's Western Slope that have consumed over 10,000 acres.
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Critical tool in wildfire response – exclusive aerial support at the ...
A contract with Trans Aero, LTD, for $1,044,600 will provide 153 days of exclusive use to Douglas County. A Type 2 helicopter capable of delivering 300 gallons of water to the front lines of a ...