Colorado governor declared a state of disaster emergency due to wildfires
8/15/2025 12:17:57 PM
CATEGORIES:
Fire
Relief, Response & Restrictions
AFFECTED AREAS:
Alamosa County, CO
Archuleta County, CO
Conejos County, CO
Costilla County, CO
Delta County, CO
Dolores County, CO
Garfield County, CO
Gunnison County, CO
Hinsdale County, CO
La Plata County, CO
Mesa County, CO
Mineral County, CO
Moffat County, CO
Montezuma County, CO
Montrose County, CO
Ouray County, CO
Rio Blanco County, CO
Rio Grande County, CO
Saguache County, CO
San Juan County, CO
San Miguel County, CO
Start Date: 8/14/2025
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Colorado Gov. Jared Polis on Thursday, august 14 issued a broad emergency declaration due to multiple wildfires burning on the Western Slope and the risk of new fires as dangerous weather conditions were expected to persist in coming weeks. The order authorized the Colorado National Guard to assist in fire suppression efforts when requested by the state Department of Public Safety. It also directed additional state funds to replenish the Wildfire Emergency Response Fund, which reimburses local agencies for early firefighting efforts and was nearly depleted by the active 2025 fire season.
Colorado Newsline (Denver), Aug 15, 2025
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