Hazy Conditions Across Colorado Continue Due To Forest Fires

Description: A red Sun shaded by smoke haze reflects on the Southeast Colorado railroad tracks while the horizon is hidden in a blanket of smoke.


Published: 07/14/2021
Byline: Hart

Hazy Conditions Across Colorado Due To Forest Fires

Hazy days are expected to continue in Southeast Colorado as several wildfires continue burning. 

Southeast Colorado Sunset Wildfire Haze July 2021 SECO News seconews.org

Wildfires in the Glenwood Springs and Steamboat Springs areas have cast a smokey shadow over Southeastern Colorado.

Southeast Colorado Sunset Wildfire Smoke Haze July 2021 SECO News seconews.org

These sunset photos were taken earlier this week in Otero County. For the last several days the haze has been so thick that the sun sinks below the horizon unseen as it is hidden in dense smoke.

Southeast Colorado Sunset Wildfire Smoke Haze SECO News seconews.org

Over 10,000 acres have burned this week, and the wildfires are only partially contained. Hazy conditions are forecast to continue in Southeast Colorado. 

For updates on the fires, maps, warnings and advisories click the links below:

Sylvan Fire - Near Glenwood Springs (3,792 acres as of Tuesday July 13)

Morgan Creek Fire - Near Steamboat Springs (4,900 acres as of Thursday July 15)

Muddy Slide Fire - Near Steamboat Springs (4,093 acres as of Wednesday July 14)

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