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August 13, 2023
The latest number of fatalities in the wildfires was confirmed by Maui County on Saturday
July 21, 2023
The wildfire broke out after lightning struck near the Devil's Thumb Trailhead on July 4 and has since grown to 81 acres, according to fire officials.
July 15, 2023
After it decreased from 95 to 74 acres Monday, the Devil’s Thumb Fire grew slightly to 79 acres Tuesday, causing a decrease in containment from 30% to 25%. Incident Commander Mike Smith said in an...
July 14, 2023
The Devil's Thumb Fire started July 4, due to a lightning strike in the Indian Peaks Wilderness area. Firefighters have managed to contain portions of the fire but residents in Grand Country, Boulder County, Gilpin County and other surrounding areas may experience smoke throughout summer and fall.
July 12, 2023
Days after a small wildfire broke out near a popular trailhead outside Frisco, Summit County officials said they will not raise the county’s wildfire danger rating this week. Despite the current hot and dry weather,...
July 10, 2023
U.S. Forest Service officials are poised to reconsider wildfire danger in Summit County and beyond following a small wildfire that ignited outside Frisco on Sunday, July 9. Currently, the county and surrounding region remain at...
July 7, 2023
The Devil’s Thumb Fire near Fraser has grown to 95 acres since yesterday and is 0% contained. While yesterday’s initial estimate of the fire’s size by the U.S. Forest Service was 20 acres, upon reassessment...
July 7, 2023
The Devil’s Thumb Fire near Fraser remains at 95 acres, and is 25% contained as of Thursday evening. Steep, rocky terrain with sometimes chest-high blowdown is slowing progress for crews on the ground. Trail closures...
July 7, 2023
The Devil’s Thumb Fire near Fraser remains at 95 acres, and is 25% contained as of Thursday evening. Steep, rocky terrain with sometimes chest-high blowdown is slowing progress for crews on the ground. Trail closures...
July 6, 2023
The Devil’s Thumb Fire near Fraser has grown to 95 acres since yesterday and is 0% contained. While yesterday’s initial estimate of the fire’s size by the U.S. Forest Service was 20 acres, upon reassessment...