Northwest Colorado Agencies Take Precautions to Prevent Human-Caused Wildfires

Wildfire risk stays 'normal' in most of Colorado, while dry northwest sees elevated chances

The National Interagency Fire Center has released fire weather predictions for July through October, forecasting a status-quo risk level in much of Colorado, thanks to near-typical summer precipitation levels.

Northwest Colorado agencies take precautions to prevent human-caused wildfires

Across the country, 90% of wildfires are caused by humans.  Agencies in Northwest Colorado are working to combat that statistic by issuing reminders and restrictions ahead of the holiday weekend.  A stage 1 fire restriction began within the boundaries of Moffat County on Thursday. The restriction was put in place by the Bureau of Land Management Little Snake Field Office in an effort to protect the public’s safety during a time of high fire dang…