02-03-2017 02:25 via denver.cbslocal.com

Prepare Now, March Brings Above Normal Wildfire Risk To Colorado

By Chris SpearsDENVER (CBS4) – After a winter with several grass fires along and east of the Front Range a national fire outlook released March 1 paints a grim picture for part of the state.
The report says an abundance of dead grass and brush fuel across the foothills and eastern plains, a lack of snow cover, and abnormally warm and dry weather will create an elevated fire risk for at least the next 30 days.
(credit: NIFC)
While the highest chance to see significant fire activity is on Co
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