1. The Black Forest Fire

   Watch the gripping video from the Pikes Peak Wildfire Prevention Partners on the most destructive fire in Colorado’s history that claimed two lives and destroyed nearly 500 homes.

2. Chipping Program

   The first year of the free chipping-and-hauling program throughout Summit County was an unqualified success, with hundreds of homeowners taking advantage of clearing excessive slash, trees and branches from their properties.

3. Local Fire Bans

   Information about local fire restrictions and wildfire preparedness will be updated as necessary.

4. Emergency Preparedness & Wildfire Protection

   The Forest Health Task Force, a group of citizens, forest managers, firefighters, public officials and representatives of outdoor organizations, has set up a great series of free evening informational meetings aimed at Summit County residents.

5. The Fire Line, a Denver Post Documentary

   Four times in four years, wind-fanned flames raced through Colorado neighborhoods in and at the edge of dying forests, killing people and breaking records for destruction.

6. Free Wood-Chipping Program

   The Summit County Wildfire Council has arranged for free curbside wood chipping this summer throughout the county.

7. Public Meeting: Fire in Our Backyards!

   The Healthy Forest Task Force presents the next installment in its Homeowners Series: Fire in our backyards! How Wildfires Behave and How That May Affect You!

8. Recent Local Wildfire Information

   Please view the latest news on the local wildfires.

9. What’s with All of Those Log Piles?

   Lake Dillon Fire’s own Steve Lipsher interviews Lathan Johnson for Summit County TV about all of the log piles in Summit County.

10. Wildfire Danger Class & Color Code

    Learn about the wildfire danger class and color code.

11. Wildfire Evacuation Kit Checklist

    Browse the Wildfire Evacuation Kit checklist from Summit County's Fire Departments.

12. Wildfire Grants

    Hazardous Fuels Reduction Grants Since 2006, the Board of County Commissioners through the Summit County Wildfire Council has provided matching grants to eligible homeowner groups to conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects.

13. Wildfire Information

    Officials from Summit County, local fire districts, state and federal forest agencies, towns and others joined forces to develop the community’s wildfire protection plan.

14. Wildfire Planning Tips

    Peruse wildfire planning tips from Summit County’s Fire Departments.

15. Wildfire Safety & Mitigation

    All wildfires need fuel to burn, typically in the form of dry vegetation, as often occurs in forests, grasslands, and cured wheat fields. Tragically, some wildfires also kill people and destroy homes, vehicles, and other personal property.