Wildland firefighters say things are ‘basically as dry as they can get’ in Colorado’s forests — fueling ‘schizophrenic’ wildfire behavior

Wildland firefighters are monitoring conditions in Colorado's forests, where a historic drought is causing concern. The state's mountain landscapes are becoming increasingly dry, posing a risk for wildfires.

Firefighters are tracking weather and climate data to predict wildfire risk and behavior. They describe the conditions as extremely dry, comparing them to a tinderbox.

Further information on the situation and its potential impact is available through the Aspen Times.