Prescribed Burn
Lawmakers Push Wildfire Victim Compensation Bill Forward
A deadly wildfire caused by the state last year has prompted a bill that would provide more compensation in cases of government negligence.
Audio: Firefighters Thought They Had More Time
Firefighters battling a wildfire in the foothills near Denver misjudged how long it would take to reach nearby homes.
Colorado Burn Plan Acknowledged Risk Of Fires Escaping
Planners for a prescribed burn that apparently sparked a wildfire in Jefferson County acknowledged there was a potential for fires to escape and cause a “significant threat” to nearby homes.
JeffCo Ready With Backup Plan In Case Reverse 911 Fails
The wildfire burning in the mostly rural area southwest of Denver was 45 percent contained Thursday evening. JeffCo acknowledges there was an issue with alerting all homeowners about the evacuations.
Hickenlooper: Devastation From Flames ‘Sobering’
Gov. John Hickenlooper toured the devastation from the Lower North Fork Fire from a helicopter on Thursday and met with those who have been forced from their homes.
Lower North Fork Fire 45 Percent Contained
The wildfire burning in the mostly rural area southwest of Denver was 45 percent contained Thursday evening.
Crews Achieve 15 Percent Containment On Lower North Fork Fire
Bolstered by reinforcements, fire crews were focusing Wednesday on building containment lines around the 7-square-mile wildfire that destroyed dozens of homes in the mountains southwest of Denver and may have claimed two lives.
Questions & Answers About Colorado Wildfire Liability
Residents and officials affected by the Lower North Fork wildfire are asking who might pay if it is found that a prescribed burn set by the Colorado State Forest Service ignited the blaze.
Lower North Fork Fire Claims 2 Lives, At Least 23 Homes Destroyed
The Lower North Fork Fire has destroyed at least 16 homes and left two people dead, authorities said Tuesday. Authorities have now identified the bodies as husband and wife.
Prescribed Burn Under Way Near Metro Area
People may see some smoke coming from an area northeast of the Denver metro area Wednesday afternoon. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service at Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge is conducing a prescribed burn.
