06/20/2026
🚩🔥CRITICAL FIRE ALERT FOR SOUTHEAST COLORADO 🔥🚩
​The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for our area today, Saturday, June 20, from 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
​Conditions are dangerous today, and any outdoor fire could quickly spin out of control.
​🛑 What to Expect Today:
​High Winds: Southwest winds at 15 to 25 mph, with powerful gusts hitting up to 40 mph.
​Bone-Dry Air: Relative humidity will drop as low as 8%.
​High Risk: Because it is so hot, dry, and windy, fires will start easily and spread incredibly fast.
​📍 Affected Areas Include:
​Colorado Springs, Fort Carson, Pueblo, Walsenburg, Trinidad, La Junta, Ordway, Teller County, and the surrounding plains and mountains.
​⚠️ What You Need to Do:
​NO outdoor burning of any kind (including campfires, yard waste, or trash).
​Avoid using equipment that creates sparks, like lawnmowers or chainsaws, during the driest parts of the day.
​Do not park vehicles on dry grass—hot exhaust pipes can start a fire instantly.
​Dispose of ci******es safely and never throw them out of car windows.
​Stay alert, stay safe, and report any signs of smoke or fire immediately by calling 911.
