After a record-setting year, here s everything to know about wildfire season in Colorado Allison Sylte
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The length of the average wildfire season in Colorado has increased by 78 days since the 1970s.
While the state s main fire season is expected to begin in mid-May, officials have warned that wildfires that were once largely confined to summers and early fall will happen more and more.
“In 2021, we have already experienced fires, Gov. Jared Polis (D-Colorado) said. One of the things that is a change of paradigm is Colorado used to talk about a fire season. It’s now a year-round phenomena.
Here s a guide to what you need to know about wildfires in Colorado, the resources available and what s being done by the state to prevent them. > After a record-setting year for wildfires in Colorado, the communities hit hardest are just starting to rebuild. As fire survivors work through the recovery process and the landscapes we love are restored, 9NEWS is looking at how Colorado can make communities safer. We re examining the impacts of wildfire smoke on everyone s health, and how to help survivors cope with the hidden scars of last year. Colorado Wildfires: From Ashes to Action will air all month long on 9NEWS.
After a record-setting year, here s everything to know about wildfire season in Colorado Allison Sylte
Replay Video
The length of the average wildfire season in Colorado has increased by 78 days since the 1970s.
While the state s main fire season is expected to begin in mid-May, officials have warned that wildfires that were once largely confined to summers and early fall will happen more and more.
“In 2021, we have already experienced fires, Gov. Jared Polis (D-Colorado) said. One of the things that is a change of paradigm is Colorado used to talk about a fire season. It’s now a year-round phenomena.