Schwachheim Fire The Schwachheim Fire in Las Animas County was reported on April 12th, 2026 approximately 14:45. The fire is burning within the Lake Dorothey State Wildlife Area just north of Lake Maloya on the Sugarite Canyon State Park. The fire has burned 1,582 acres as of April 20th, 2026 and 90% containment. The Colorado Type 3 Incident Management Team …
Mountain View Grass Fire On April 12th, 2026 just after 13:00 Boulder County Communications Center dispatched Mountain View Fire Rescue to a agricultural ditch burn that escaped containment on the north side of Hwy. 66 near Linda Vista Drive in north Longmont. Crews responded quickly and after helping to regain containment, the ditch runners continued their burn with assistance from …
Aurora Pack Test Aurora Fire Rescue completed their annual packing testing outside of Station 8 in Delaney Community Farm on April 12th, 2026. The annual physical assessment ensures that wildland firefighters can handle strenuous field conditions without endangering themselves or others. It involves completing a 3 mile hike with a 45 pound vest within 45 minutes.