Sunny. Winds NNE at 10 to 20 mph. Cal-Wood is seeking donations to prepare for a 2021 return to outdoor education programming.". You have permission to edit this article. Previously officials had said 54 structures had been damaged, including 25 residential, two of which were primary residences. If you're one …

GUEST COLUMN: What has gotten better in our blue state? Courtesy of the Rocky Mountain Incident Command Team, Cameron Peak fire surpasses 120,000 acres overnight, more structures damaged, Start your holiday travel at Colorado’s small airport, Silverado Ranch—Miles of beautiful trails and scenic lots.

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The Cameron Peak wildfire, which was already the largest in the state's recorded history, topped 200,000 acres Sunday, Oct. 18, to become the first-known wildfire to grow to that proportion in Colorado. Structures destroyed on west side of Rocky Mountain National Park, Asteroid samples escaping from jammed NASA spacecraft: ‘Time is of the essence’, Navy: ‘Aircrew did not survive’ crash in Alabama neighborhood, Colorado Springs bandmates search city for missing drummer, Thousands displaced due to wildfires, at least 650 hotel rooms being used, Las Animas woman killed in crash Friday morning on Highway 50, 3 from Colorado Springs killed in crash on I-25 near Walsenburg, Coronavirus in Colorado: Friday, October 23 evening update, Colorado health order limits gatherings to 10 people, 2 households, Oktoberfest Biergarten Saturday to benefit TESSA, Second illegal marijuana grow found in Pueblo West home, October 23 Fugitive Finder: Pueblo’s Most Wanted, Colorado wildfires: What to know Friday, October 23, Colorado Springs leaders address increasing COVID numbers, warn of possibility for more restrictions, Walmart extending hours in November, keeping special shopping hour for seniors, COVID-19 vaccine trial from AstraZeneca, Oxford approved to resume in US. Evacuations: Yes. Winds SE at 5 to 10 mph.. Below is the latest basic information about each of the four wildfires. The fire west of Fort Collins is at 206,977 acres and remains at 57% containment. At this time, initial assessments indicate the damage is minimal but full assessments have not been made. Location: North of Grand Junction in Mesa and Garfield counties. Colorado Springs man, 53, dies in mountain bike crash in Palmer Park Cameron Peak Fire "moving very fast," crews forced to retreat Colorado's uncertain ski season could have an … Up to a foot of snow is forecast by Monday. Driven by gale-force winds that gusted up to 60 mph on Saturday, the fire jumped containment lines, leading to mandatory evacuation orders and more structures being damaged. Polis' message to fire evacuees: 'Colorado stands with you', First look reveals damage in Rocky Mountain National Park as East Troublesome Fire rages on, In Granby, wary residents stay alert, prepare for anything, Pine beetles contribute to record-breaking wildfires, As firefighters make progress, East Troublesome fire claims first 2 lives, © 2020 Produced by Colorado Springs Gazette. A few passing clouds. Flames burn along a ridge near a roadblock to the Cameron Peak wildfire outside Estes Park, Colo. late Friday, Oct. 16, 2020.
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Evacuations: Yes.

The two largest wildfires in Colorado history are now burning at the same time. When she's not behind a computer, she's outside hiking or paddle boarding. Local Updated: Oct. 20, 2020 at 8:39 AM MDT Crews are assessing damages along Colorado 14 between the fish hatchery and Rustic, officials said. Winds were expected to pick up Friday afternoon with gusts from 50 to 60 mph are possible above 8000 feet. Evacuations: Yes. What has gotten better in our blue state? A wildfire that began Sunday near Colorado Springs, Colo., is now burning in a U.S. Army base's training area, officials said.

Access all of our premium content, get unlimited digital access and more! High 68F. High 68F. The Cameron Peak fire in northwestern Colorado burned into flatter terrain Monday, helping firefighters battle flames. Winds SSE at 5 to 10 mph.. A few passing clouds. A heat signature from the National Weather Service was picked up in the Spruce Creek drainage, on the east side of the Continental Divide in Rocky Mountain National Park on Thursday, according to park officials. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Location: Near Chambers Lake in Larimer County. Low 37F. Inciweb reports that the 460-acre fire in Boulder County is currently 100% contained. COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — The East Troublesome Fire exploded in size Wednesday and continues to grow Thursday. Year-Round Gardening: Is a pre-winter garden cleanup needed?

The largest wildfire in Colorado history was the 2002 Hayman Fire, which burned 137,760 acres. Winds NNE at 10 to 20 mph. The Cal-Wood Education Center in Jamestown, which provides environmental and outdoors education through summer camps and other programs, put out a plea for donations Friday. Copyright 2020 Nexstar Inc. All rights reserved. Sunday brought cooler temperatures and decreasing winds— a welcome change from the hot, windy weather that created havoc for firefighters on Friday and Saturday. Winds NNW at 5 to 10 mph.. A few passing clouds. Colorado 4-year-olds get a new book, "The Little Red Fort", Six things to do around Colorado this weekend: Illustrators show, Zoo Boos, spikeball, Polar Express, cyber poetry, opera, Colorado Springs family invites everyone in town to check out their Halloween house, PHOTOS: East Troublesome Fire Grows to Second-Largest Fire in Colorado History, Search continues for missing Colorado mother, Rain possible in Colorado Springs ahead of dry, sunny week, Colorado Springs weather: Sunny, clear skies in the forecast this week, Firefighters achieve more containment of Cameron Peak fire following weekend of high winds, © 2020 Produced by Colorado Springs Gazette. "While the buildings may have survived, Cal-Wood’s pristine ponderosa pine forests, which serve as a grand outdoor classroom, have been badly damaged and will need extensive repair and restoration.

The fire remains 25% contained, according to the national interagency fire management website.

Firefighters are dealing with extremely challenging conditions, including hot temperatures, gusty winds and very low humidity. The fire started Aug. 13 in the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forest and is burning 25 miles east of Walden. The latest breaking news, delivered straight to your email! There was a problem saving your notification. A cold front will move across the area on Saturday with increasing chances for snow by Saturday evening. Smoke from the fire, which has been burning in the Roosevelt National Forest since Aug. 13, has clouded skies along the Front Range and caused health alerts for people with asthma, other respiratory ailments and heart conditions.

Pre-evacuation notices have been issued for the following areas: County Road 50, 50S and St. Louis Creek Road (County Road 73).

People who live on Garfield County Road 202 are also under an evacuation order.