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Glade Park & Piņon MesaFire NewsCheck here for the latest news about wildfires in the Glade Park and Piņon Mesa area.
Current Activity:July 21, '08 - A weed fire in the Glade Park area was attributed to lightning. The Glade Park Volunteer Fire Department quickly responds to small hot spots like these, before they can become a big threat.Link to Daily Sentinel story about local fires and floods caused by the lightning storms. Daily Sentinel story on storms Why is it that we hear on the news that one house is burned to the ground, and another near it survives. I might be that the wind changed, but more likely, it was a difference in available fuels. Maybe one homeowner took the steps to clear a defensible space around their house, used less flammable materials (like a metal roof), or took other steps. Now is the time to educate yourself and take steps that could make the difference. Preserve your property and make it easier on the firefighters. Start by going to the Firewise website link below. "Firewise" information: What you can do
These links start at the local regions and broaden out to national. Current Incident Info - Rocky Mtn. Region Upper Colorado River Interagency Fire Management Unit Rocky Mtn. Area Coordination Centers Fuels & Fire Behavior Advisory: Rocky Mtn Geographical Area Geographic Area Coordination Center MAPS MODIS Active Fire Mapping Glade Park Weather Forecast
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