Wildfire Archives - The Colorado Sun

A large wildfire burns through a forest, producing thick clouds of smoke and visible flames along the treetops.

As wildfires burn across Colorado, here’s an updated insurance breakdown for homeowners

by Tamara Chuang 4:00 AM MDT on Jul 10, 202611:56 AM MDT on Jul 10, 2026 Why you can trust The Colorado Sun

Four firefighters wearing green pants and yellow shirts prepare to burn dry grass between a road and the active fire. The person in the middle, who is waring a red hardhat, is pouring fuel into a smaller can.

Aspen Acres fire sees some rain relief as crews fight into 11th day, but threat of flash flooding emerges

by Olivia Prentzel 10:34 AM MDT on Jul 9, 202611:19 AM MDT on Jul 13, 2026 Why you can trust The Colorado Sun

A group of trail runners stands at a starting line surrounded by international flags, with spectators on each side and mountains visible in the background.

Colorado fires forcing race directors to rethink summer events

by Betsy Welch 9:06 AM MDT on Jul 9, 20261:30 PM MDT on Jul 10, 2026 Why you can trust The Colorado Sun

A person wearing a cap and reflective vest waters grass near a fence in a rural landscape under a hazy, orange sky.

Bad summer air quality is likely here to stay in Colorado. It’s time to make a plan to deal with it.

by John Ingold 3:10 AM MDT on Jul 9, 20269:11 PM MDT on Jul 8, 2026 Why you can trust The Colorado Sun

Aspen Acres damage toll rises as Beulah fire chief reports 193 homes burned in fire

by Olivia Prentzel 9:38 AM MDT on Jul 8, 20264:02 PM MDT on Jul 8, 2026 Why you can trust The Colorado Sun

A person on horseback herds cattle away from a wildfire burning in the mountains, with smoke rising in the background.

Wildfires burning across Colorado are forcing ranchers to triage their herds

by Tracy Ross, Erica Breunlin and Parker Yamasaki 3:52 AM MDT on Jul 8, 20261:34 PM MDT on Jul 8, 2026 Why you can trust The Colorado Sun

Water

Monsoon rains are on the horizon, experts say. Will they arrive soon enough to dampen fire risk?

by Shannon Mullane 3:41 AM MDT on Jul 8, 20269:59 AM MDT on Jul 8, 2026 Why you can trust The Colorado Sun

3 firefighters killed in Colorado remembered for their bravery as wildfires churn in the West

by The Associated Press 10:46 AM MDT on Jul 7, 202610:46 AM MDT on Jul 7, 2026 Why you can trust The Colorado Sun

Large plumes of smoke rise from a wildfire burning across a hilly, forested landscape under a blue sky.

Aspen Acres fire grows to nearly 94,000 acres as forecasters eye chance of rain

by Olivia Prentzel 9:38 AM MDT on Jul 7, 202611:18 AM MDT on Jul 13, 2026 Why you can trust The Colorado Sun

Aspen Acres destruction climbs to 263 homes lost in Pueblo, Custer counties

by Olivia Prentzel 11:45 AM MDT on Jul 6, 202611:19 AM MDT on Jul 13, 2026 Why you can trust The Colorado Sun