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New laws are also providing more transparency and faster access for those impacted by the wildfires, though affordability is still a challenge. Smoke from the Aspen Acres fire billows skyward near Colorado City July 2, 2026. The four-day-old fire has consumed over 50,000 acres and has destroyed as many as 200 structures. Evacuations of towns along the breadth of the Wet Mountains have continued as well. (Mike Sweeney, Special to The Colorado Sun) Wildfire guides: How to prepare | Recreation:...

Colorado fire survivors among those who could be hit after a tax exemption on wildfire-related compensation expired at the end of 2025. By Gabriela Aoun Angueira , Associated Press Thousands of survivors of the 2025 Eaton Fire in Altadena, California, have elected to accept an upfront settlement from the utility accused of causing it, forgoing future litigation for a faster payment that could help them rebuild or relocate. But unless a bill moving through Congress becomes law, that money...

Douglas County Biochar and Waste Diversion Site A First-in-the-Nation Approach to Wildfire Mitigation Here in Douglas County, wildfire preparedness and resiliency are a top priority. That’s why the Board of Douglas County Commissioners is investing in a biochar facility and waste diversion site to protect our communities from wildfire and improve the way we manage waste. Opening in 2026, the Douglas County Biochar and Waste Diversion Site will be the first county-operated biochar facility in...