Wildfire in Colorado's Elbert and Lincoln counties burns over 5,000 acres, evacuation orders lifted

A wildfire on the Eastern Plains near Limon has been contained. Elbert and Lincoln counties ordered evacuations Tuesday afternoon, but they were lifted as of 5 p.m.
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Eye of the Storm: Denver Caught in the Middle of Scary Weather Map

Today, the eastern plains will see sustained westward winds blowing between thirty and forty miles per hour and gusts of upwards of 65 miles per hour, according to local forecasts. The high winds will ...

Wildfire on Colorado’s Eastern Plains contained after burning more than 5,000 acres

The fast-moving wildfire was driven by wind gusts up to 55 mph and drew first responders from across metro Denver as well as ...

Crews gain foothold on fast-moving wildfire on Colorado’s Eastern Plains

A fast-moving wildfire caused evacuations for people living near Matheson on Colorado’s Eastern Plains on Tuesday afternoon, according to Elbert County officials.

4 dead in 30-vehicle pileup in Colorado as powerful winds slam Plains, fueling multiple wildfires

A deadly multi-vehicle pileup and multiple fires are breaking out in the Plains as powerful winds wreak havoc across the region.

Fire weather watch map: Colorado, Nebraska, Wyoming under high wildfire risk | Check advisory here

Fire weather conditions are becoming increasingly dangerous in Colorado, Nebraska, and Wyoming, with strong winds and low humidity creating a high risk for wildfires. The National Weather Service has ...