Safety — FoCo Observer

Sat, Aug 1 · 2 items

Wildfire

23 active wildfires across Colorado

58 new this week

Updated Aug 1, 8:18 AM

Incident Log

58 recent incidents — Fort Collins Incident Log

24 on the map · 34 without a mapped area

Updated Aug 1, 7:58 AM

Mon, Jul 6 · 1 item

Article

Ozone Action Day Alert Issued for Several Counties Due to Wildfire-Affected Air Quality

A nearly 90,000-acre wildfire is affecting air quality across the state, with the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment issuing an Ozone Action Day Alert for several counties, including Douglas, Jefferson, Denver, and others. The alert, which is in effect from 4:00 PM Sunday, July 5, to 4:00 PM Monday, July 6, warns of ozone levels in the Moderate to Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups range due to hot and sunny weather. The Aspen Acres fire (southwest of Pueblo) i…

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Updated Jul 6, 1:07 PM

Sat, Jul 4 · 1 item

Article

Wilderness Boundary Fire Remains Active in Larimer County Near Estes Park

The Wilderness Boundary fire was first observed on July 2, 2026, at 0.1 acres and grew to a peak of 0.25 acres later that day. As of July 2, 2026, the fire was still active and had not been contained. The fire was located in Larimer County, near Estes Park, Colorado, approximately 20 miles west-northwest of Fort Collins. The cause of the fire was undetermined, according to initial reports, although a later report suggested it may have been natural. Update: The federal wildfi…

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Updated Jul 4, 8:25 AM