Colorado Heatwave Fuels Wildfire Threat in Remote Areas

Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, reports that Western Colorado is facing extreme heat above 100°F, well above the seasonal norm of 85°F. Combined with dry conditions, the region is primed for major wildfires—continuing Colorado’s history of severe fire events. While the fires are away from large cities, remote terrain makes firefighting efforts more difficult.