Colorado Fire Danger Escalates as Winds Pick Up
June 26, 2026·about 2 hours ago·via Steamboat Pilot

While smoke from a Colorado mountain fire has finally cleared, dangerous conditions are far from over. Gusty winds are expected to create "red flag" fire conditions - the highest alert level for wildfire risk. The shift from smoke to wind-driven danger means residents and firefighters need to remain vigilant as conditions could rapidly deteriorate and spark new fires. Read more about this...