The 2024 Colorado wildfire season was a series of

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s that burned in the

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during 2024.

Background

While "fire season" varies every year in Colorado, most wildfires occur in between May and September, but there is a fire risk year-round. Large wildfires have become more common mostly because of drought, high winds, and vegetation growth.

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has increased temperatures and decreased humidity in Colorado and sometimes reduces spring snowmelt, both of which contribute to fire conditions.

List of wildfires

The following is a list of fires that burned more than , or produced significant structural damage or casualties.

References

Lists of wildfires in the United States Wildfires in Colorado {{Colorado-stub

Background

List of wildfires

See also

References