/tags/fire-danger Fire Danger en-US Copyright KUNC/Community Radio for Northern Colorado 2020 Mon, 02 Apr 2018 21:54:04 GMT /2018-04-02/fire-funding-fix-strips-some-environmental-protections The omnibus spending bill passed by Congress last month earmarked billions of dollars for fighting wildfires. Many conservationists and politicians... Mon, 02 Apr 2018 21:54:04 GMT /2018-04-02/fire-funding-fix-strips-some-environmental-protections Nate Hegyi, Nate Hegyi /news/2017-07-05/peak-2-fire-now-85-percent-contained [Update: July 10, 8:30 a.m. MT] After a busy weekend for firefighters, the Peak 2 fire is now 85 percent contained and evacuation and pre-evacuation… Wed, 05 Jul 2017 23:26:20 GMT /news/2017-07-05/peak-2-fire-now-85-percent-contained KUNC Staff /environment/2014-07-08/wet-weather-dampens-colorado-fire-season-for-now Colorado’s wildfire season has been quiet so far, only 3,400 acres have burned across the state. That’s a far cry from the well over 100,000 acres… Tue, 08 Jul 2014 21:54:37 GMT /environment/2014-07-08/wet-weather-dampens-colorado-fire-season-for-now Nathan Heffel /community/2014-05-13/broken-arrow-exercise-preps-local-fire-departments-for-quick-wildfire-response Taking part in a wildfire preparation exercise called “Broken Arrow,” crews from dozens of fire departments converged on the Budweiser Events Center in… Tue, 13 May 2014 22:00:57 GMT /community/2014-05-13/broken-arrow-exercise-preps-local-fire-departments-for-quick-wildfire-response Nathan Heffel /environment/2013-07-04/colorado-officials-urge-caution-with-fire-this-weekend As crews continue to battle more than a dozen wildfires in Colorado, many cities, counties and federal agencies are ordering fire restrictions.The limits… Thu, 04 Jul 2013 13:22:20 GMT /environment/2013-07-04/colorado-officials-urge-caution-with-fire-this-weekend Erin O'Toole /environment/2012-12-03/boulder-county-sheriff-orders-fire-ban Citing winds, high temperatures, and the lack of moisture, the Boulder County Sheriff’s office has ordered a fire ban for unincorporated parts of the… Mon, 03 Dec 2012 19:55:32 GMT /environment/2012-12-03/boulder-county-sheriff-orders-fire-ban Nathan Heffel /environment/2012-06-21/fire-restrictions-tighten-as-extreme-fire-danger-continues Amid high fire danger and continued hot, dry weather, some Colorado communities are enhancing their fire restrictions this week.Federal land managers are… Thu, 21 Jun 2012 12:00:01 GMT /environment/2012-06-21/fire-restrictions-tighten-as-extreme-fire-danger-continues Erin O'Toole /environment/2012-06-04/larimer-county-extends-open-fire-ban-fireworks-not-included In the wake of the Hewlett Fire, which scorched 7,685 acres, Larimer County Commissioners have decided to extend open fire restrictions into the summer.… Mon, 04 Jun 2012 19:39:48 GMT /environment/2012-06-04/larimer-county-extends-open-fire-ban-fireworks-not-included Grace Hood /2011-09-01/fire-danger-increases-before-holiday-weekend Cooler weather is expected for Colorado going into the Labor Day weekend but there’s also a forecast for increased fire danger today.Numerous temperature… Thu, 01 Sep 2011 12:00:00 GMT /2011-09-01/fire-danger-increases-before-holiday-weekend Brian Larson