Page 13 - Flag Warnings News Today

(PARK COUNTY, Colo.) — A wildland fire that started in Park County, Colorado, has grown to 1,286 acres and is at 25% containment Saturday afternoon on April 1. Despite windy conditions, firefighters were able to keep the fire’s growth to a minimum, overnight. Park County said there has been no loss of life or structures. […]

The evacuation order for the 403 Fire in Park County covers a 1-mile radius in the area of County Road 403 and Alpine Meadow Lane for a grass fire that's threatening structures in the area.

The evacuation order for the 403 Fire in Park County covers a 1-mile radius in the area of County Road 403 and Alpine Meadow Lane for a grass fire that's threatening structures in the area.

A brush fire is burning south of Simla, a town located about 25 miles east of Peyton, according to the Elbert County Office of Emergency Management.

Fire danger from Thursday carries over into Friday with 40 to 60 mph wind gusts and very dry air. Smoke will be visible from the 403 fire near Florissant and Lake George.

Dry and windy weather in the metro area and along the Front Range prompts the National Weather Service to post a red flag warning for wildfire concerns.    

Warm, dry winds are escalating and will pose some hazards for our area today and tomorrow.

Below-average March snow has left our grass extremely prone to fire danger, especially on days like this when wind gusts are over 40 to 50 mph.

Sporadic showers & storms will pop-up across Texoma over the next 24 hours, with very dry and wind conditions arriving tomorrow, setting up Texoma for a critical fire weather danger.

High fire danger will continue on Tuesday ahead of our next winter storm, which brings the potential for snow by Wednesday evening.