Colorado's Worst Fire Season Yet | Denver News

Colorado’s wildfire season is exploding into one of the worst on record, with over 270,000 acres burned already—more than the past four years combined. Dry forests, fueled by record-low snowpack and spring rains, are igniting fires earlier and fiercer than ever, with the Aspen Acres blaze already destroying 851 homes. But there’s a silver lining: the incoming monsoon may bring much-needed moisture west of the Continental Divide, offering firefighters a fighting chance—even if it won’t undo the drought or prevent mudslides. 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/f86ea00827905871