Colorado, like many other states in the West, relies on federal firefighting teams to battle large-scale fires across its federal public lands, which cover about a third of the state.

A large wildfire at Sam Houston National Forest north of the Houston area sparked evacuations and school closures as fire crews worked to contain the 2,000-acre blaze. Officials warned dry and warm ...

Some fire departments in Colorado's mountain communities are concerned that uncertainty over funding and hiring stemming from ...

(KRDO) – Colorado Gov ... Polis said the cut to the forest service could have "potentially devastating consequences," leading to more fire danger for the state. Though firefighters were spared ...