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The Trump administration upended how we fight wildfires. Then came the West’s worst fire season in years.
Summary by Aspen News Editorial Desk Western Compact and The Colorado Sun , as published by Colorado Sun
· August 24, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points A recent fire has burned over 100,000 acres and destroyed many structures. The fire started on June 29 and was still active on July 2, with smoke visible in the area.
Decades of fire suppression and drought have taken a toll on Western forests, leaving them vulnerable to large fires. A recent fire has burned over 100,000 acres and destroyed many structures. The fire started on June 29 and was still active on July 2, with smoke visible in the area.
Further details about the fire and its impact are available. The situation is complex, with many factors contributing to the risk of large fires.
Changes to wildfire management policies have been made, but the effects of these changes are not yet clear.
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Category: safety Published: August 24, 2026 Source: Colorado Sun Reading time: 1 min
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