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Colorado wildfires: Oak fire forces evacuations, threatens 2,000 homes near Pagosa Springs

More than half a dozen wildfires continued to burn across Colorado Monday, including a new fire that sparked on Sunday afternoon near Pagosa Springs.

CBS News · 4h

Wildfires in western Colorado growing rapidly, offer new threats

The Lee Fire near Meeker, now the fifth largest fire in Colorado's history, is just one four major fires in western Colorado threatening homes and other structures as firefighters struggle to get containment.

USA TODAY on MSN · 1d

Fast-moving wildfire forces evacuation of Colorado prison

A Colorado prison was evacuated due to a fast-growing wildfire that’s already one of the largest in state history, officials said. The ongoing spread of the Lee Fire in western Colorado forced the relocation of 179 incarcerated individuals at the Rifle Correctional Center to the Buena Vista Correctional Complex on Aug.

Colorado wildfires burn more than 120,000 acres

CBS News on MSN · 5h

How Colorado's firefighters balance local and state needs when wildfires rage

As large wildfires scorch the Colorado landscape and rising temperatures threaten to ignite more, fire departments across the state are facing a critical challenge: a delicate balancing act between helping neighbors and protecting their own backyards.

NPR · 1d

Colorado wildfires burn more than 120,000 acres as firefighters await better weather

In western Colorado, firefighters are up against windy, hot weather as they try to protect homes and infrastructure from a pair of lightning-caused wildfires.

NBC News · 1d

Wildfires burn thousands of acres, prompt evacuations in Colorado

Two wildfires caused by lightning strikes were burning out of control in northwest Colorado on Sunday, forcing evacuations that included nearly 200 inmates at a nearby prison. NBC News’ Dana Griffin has more.

18hon MSN

Northern CA wildfires: Ponderosa Fire’s spread halted but evacuations remain

Mandatory evacuations cover zones YUB-E094-B and YUB-E093-A, according to the Yuba County Office of Emergency Services.

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Firefighters continue to battle wildfires on the slopes of Mount Vesuvius near Naples

Firefighters continued to battle wildfires on the slopes of Mount Vesuvius, near Naples, in southern Italy, on Monday.

Colorado wildfires: Lee Fire grows to one of the largest in state history as containment reaches 7%

Lee Fire burning in Rio Blanco and Garfield counties, which has grown to become the fifth-largest wildfire in Colorado ...

1don MSN

Villagers jump into action as wildfires threaten homes

Wildfires have been raging across Europe over the past few days, with several countries, such as Italy and Spain, ...

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Flames near Madrid as wildfires burn across Spain and Portugal

Emergency crews are battling multiple wildfires across Spain and Portugal, as a record-breaking heatwave continues across ...

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Hundreds evacuated in northwestern Turkey as authorities fight wildfires

Firefighters in Turkey are battling wildfires in the centre of the northwestern province of Canakkale, fanned by strong winds ...

Urgent drought and wildfires warning issued amid UK heatwave

Reservoirs are well below average for the time of year and England is heading into more dry, heatwave conditions ...

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Dry weather and terrain are major factors in fighting Arizona wildfires

GLOBE, AZ (AZFamily) — The hot, dry weather and remote, rough terrains are having major impacts on fire crews battling ...

Wildfires Briefly Shut Dardanelles as Europe Battles Infernos

Wildfires briefly shut the Dardanelles Strait to shipping on Monday evening, as extreme heat and strong winds fueled blazes ...

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