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Thick smoke from the Willow Fire drifts over Summit County, Colorado, as evacuation orders are issued near Turquoise Lake.

Willow Fire smoke reaches Summit County after June 28th ignition

Mandatory evacuation orders have been issued for multiple roads, campgrounds, and trails around Turquoise Lake as the Willow Fire, ignited just yesterday, swelled to an estimated 1,200 acres with 0% c

Sofia Velazquez·June 29, 2026

A wildfire consumes a Colorado mountainside under a windy, smoke-filled sky, highlighting the severe fire conditions.

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Colorado mountain fire conditions worsen with strong winds

Gusts up to 50 mph and critically dry vegetation are expected across Western Colorado this weekend, creating dangerous Colorado mountain fire conditions for 2026.

Sofia Velazquez·June 27, 2026

Colorado mountain range with a 'Stage 1 Fire Restrictions' sign in the foreground, indicating dry conditions and wildfire threats.

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Colorado Mountain Destinations Enter Stage 1 Fire Restrictions

The Spring Creek Fire in the White River National Forest has burned nearly 20 acres and is about 20% contained, signaling an aggressive start to Colorado's wildfire season.

Eleanor Hayes·June 19, 2026

Interstate 70 partially visible with smoke billowing from a wildfire in the background near South Canyon, Colorado.

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I-70 reopens near South Canyon after Paradise Creek Fire

Interstate 70, a critical artery through Colorado, was shut down for nearly five hours on Tuesday due to a brush fire that fluctuated in size from 8 to 20 acres, before reopening late in the evening.

Sofia Velazquez·June 10, 2026