Lawmakers push for study of cross‑boundary wildfire mitigation HR 39 22 would direct a GAO study of mitigation effectiveness across federal, state, local and tribal lands; state foresters and members argued coordinated cross‑jurisdictional planning reduces risk and long‑term costs.

Lawmakers are advocating for a groundbreaking study on wildfire mitigation that could transform how we tackle fires across boundaries and protect our communities.

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Colorado prison evacuated as growing wildfire becomes one of the largest in state history A Colorado prison was evacuated as one of the largest wildfires in state history continued to grow, and officials warned residents of remote areas to be ready to leave Sunday as gusty winds and low humidity fed the flames.

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🔥 Wildfire breaks out near Montrose, Colorado, shutting down Hwy 50 at milepost 352. Detours in place as firefighting teams rush to contain it. #Montrose #ColoradoWildfire #BreakingNews #DailyWorldNews26

The smaller fire is out, but the south rim blaze is still going and growing. Hot and dry conditions persist.
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Wildfire Burns 150 Acres Near Turkey Tracks Shooting Range in Douglas County | The Next Summit: A Mountain Blog A wildfire near Highway 67 has burned 150 acres with no containment as of Sunday morning. Wildfire crews and officials are working to contain the fire.

🚨 Wildfire Update: A fire near the Turkey Tracks Shooting Range in Douglas County has burned 150 acres with no containment as of this morning. Crews are on scene, and aerial support is underway. No evacuations have been ordered yet.

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Here’s a painting that I recently finished. It’s about all of the fires that have been out west for that last few years. It just feels like too much #westernfires. #coloradowildfire