Exceptional Drought, Extreme Heat Spark Wildfire Fears in Colorado

By Douglas McIntyre  •  August 23, 2025

Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, warns that Western Colorado is facing exceptional drought—the most severe level on the U.S. Drought Monitor—combined with extreme heat over 100°F. These conditions have already fueled wildfires this year and create a high risk for more, with temperatures far above the seasonal norm of 85°F.

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