Bear Causes House Fire in Crested Butte | Denver News

A bear sparked a house fire in Crested Butte—yes, really—and while no one was hurt, it’s a wake-up call. Drought is pushing bears into neighborhoods as they search for food, with Colorado Parks and Wildlife reporting double the usual sightings. Officials urge residents to lock doors, secure trash, and never approach bears—just get safe and call wildlife experts. A recent tranquilized bear on CSU campus in Fort Collins shows these encounters are becoming all too common. Stay alert, stay safe, and give bears the space they need. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/83898d2964a76f40