As southern California burns, states like Colorado must grapple with the reality of worse wildfires
Two years ago, the Colorado legislature passed the fair plan, meaning fair access to insurance requirements. Colorado homeowners are seeing insurance premiums sharply increase, but the alternative, legislation to keep them low,
Colorado firefighters deploy to battle large wildfires in southern California
Three Castle Rock Fire Department members deployed to southern California on Wednesday to support firefighters battling large wildfires around Los Angeles.
Colorado firefighters arriving to help with ‘apocalyptic’ California fires
A state of emergency remains in effect for the region as the Palisades, Eaton, Hurst, and Sunset fires rage on. More than 1,800 firefighters are already on the ground, and California Gov. Gavin Newsom has sent an additional 7,500 crew members and emergency personnel to protect local communities.
Colorado firefighters head west to help battle devastating California wildfires
As California crews work to get these blazes under control, the state’s emergency management agencies have requested aid from several other states, including Colorado. According to the Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control,
Marshall Fire victim in Colorado loses childhood home in California wildfires
It can be hard to imagine experiencing the loss of one home from a wildfire, let alone two. Yet, that is exactly what Boulder resident Christian Maljian is facing right now.
Colorado firefighters, firefighting aircraft will help fight California fires
Firefighters from Castle Rock and a firefighting aircraft from Colorado’s Division of Fire Prevention and Control are now on their way to California to help fight those devastating wildfires
Here's where tens of thousands lost power in raging Southern California fires
As explosive fires propelled by vigorous winds scorched through Southern California, tens of thousands of people are without power across six counties. As of Wednesday afternoon, the Palisades Fire in west Los Angeles County has burned through about 11,
As California battles wildfires, one Colorado city promotes new app to protect people at home
With California's battle with wildfires, Westminster is reminding residents about an app that anyone can access free and it could help residents prepare in case a wildfire ever strikes close to home.
Deadly wildfires surge in size in Southern California and force more evacuations
The Palisades fire has spread to more than 15,800 acres, while the Eaton fire now burns 10,600 acres, more than quintuple its size Wednesday morning. At least five people have died.
How Santa Ana winds fueled the deadly fires in Southern California
Powerful Santa Ana winds, near hurricane strength at times, swept down the mountains outside Los Angeles and pushed wildfires into several neighborhoods starting Jan. 7, 2025. Over 1,000 stuctures, mostly homes,
Experts warn Colorado is on the verge of an insurance crisis similar to California’s
Insurance experts say although California's wildfires may not directly impact Colorado's insurance premiums, the growing risk ...
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Be aware of transaction fees when giving as people in Colorado look to help California
While the BBB of Southern Colorado says these fees are just the cost of doing business or giving, some organizations are more transparent than others.
Kohl's announces closure of Colorado store
Kohl's revealed plans to close 27 stores, of its more than 1,150 locations. An e-commerce fulfillment center will also be ...
Firefighters Make Progress Slowing Wildfires While Los Angeles Grapples With Scope of Devastation
Firefighters are making progress slowing the major fires in the Los Angeles area that have killed five people, ravaged ...