A fast-moving wildfire caused evacuations for people living near Matheson on Colorado’s Eastern Plains on Tuesday afternoon, according to Elbert County officials.

The fire, originating south of Maxwell, has led to multiple evacuation orders and road closures in surrounding areas. Shelters have been established at local schools and recreation centers for displac

New construction rules may be coming to the higher-risk wildfire areas around Colorado Springs, including the grassland on the city’s eastern side. Colorado Springs Fire Marshal Kris Cooper presented an early draft of the proposed changes to the city’s wildfire resiliency code to the Colorado Springs City Council during a recent work session.

Five people, including four firefighters, were injured in the fire but are expected to survive. Additional information on their injuries was not available.

DENVER, Colo. — The Lee Fire burning southwest of Meeker was downgraded in size Wednesday after fire officials said better mapping lead to a better estimate of the fire size. On Monday, fire officials said the slow-moving blaze had burned 138,844 acres ...

Colorado Springs officials are proposing a new wildfire risk zone on the city’s east side to meet state-mandated safety requirements. The plan would introduce two

Rain showers will start Sunday across Colorado, including on the drought-stricken Western Slope, where multiple wildfires are burning on hundreds of square miles, and continue through at least midweek, according to the National Weather Service. Four ...

Editor’s note: This story has been updated to reflect acreage mapped by first responders on Tuesday, Aug. 26, reducing its position among Colorado’s largest historic fires. DENVER (KDVR) — The Lee Fire is poised to become the fourth biggest wildfire ...

Winds are blowing wildfire smoke from Nebraska into parts of Colorado on Friday, leading to air quality concerns. A large wildfire in central Nebraska forced people out of their homes late Thursday and early Friday.