Denver, Colorado — A series of rapidly spreading wildfires have ignited across the western mountain ranges, forcing thousands of residents to flee their homes and overwhelming firefighting crews. The blazes, fueled by dry conditions, high winds, and unusually warm temperatures, have grown in size and intensity, putting both lives and property at significant risk.
The fires, which began late last week, are currently raging through parts of Colorado, Wyoming, and Montana, as well as encroaching on neighboring states. The Rocky Mountains, a region already facing elevated fire risks due to drought and climate change, are now in the grips of one of the worst wildfire seasons in recent history.
