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Colorado Warns of Severe Fire Risk in Southwestern States. It May be Difficult to Share Resources.
Colorado is “light years” ahead in fire preparedness than it was a decade ago, said Gov. Jared Polis, but it has also faced its largest and most destructive wildfires in that time.
By Colorado College Journalism Institute
BROOMFIELD, Colo.—Colorado’s top wildfire officials said they expect a significantly increased risk of wildfire this summer—and while they’ll partner with neighboring states as much as they can, resources for fighting the blazes will be tested.