Douglas County Commissioners voted to invest $1.5 million for firefighting air support, ensuring the county stays ready from the ground up and the sky down. Read More
South Metro Fire Rescue said firefighters were working two fires Friday morning. Read More
Fire crews say a brush fire in Douglas County on Friday is now under control. The fire had been described as large and fast-moving as crews were fighting it earlier … Read More “Fast-moving brush fire now under control in Douglas County” »
Castle Rock plans to start wildfire mitigation next week in the Metzler Family Open Space, targeting 150 trees and overgrown brush amid Colorado’s critical fire risk. Read More
Wind grounds Colorado’s $25M Firehawk while 50-year-old federal helicopter fights fire in Douglas County
The two helicopters are based at the same airport in Broomfield. Read More
A wildfire that raced across more than 1,000 acres of dry, grassy land in Douglas County on Tuesday was started by a trash truck, according to the sheriff’s office. Read … Read More “Douglas County wildfire sparked by trash truck, sheriff says” »
A hiker in Douglas County discovered human remains near Crowfoot Valley Road and Pradera Parkway, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office announced on Wednesday. Read More
Authorities are investigating in Douglas County after a hiker found human remains. Read More
After a packed public hearing Tuesday night, Castle Pines leaders pushed the annexation process for Crownest forward. Read More
One of the commissioners who voted for the ordinance misled by saying businesses will be free of fines. Read More






