/tags/fern-lake-fire Fern Lake Fire en-US Copyright »Ê¹ÚÍøÖ·/Community Radio for Northern Colorado 2020 Wed, 10 Apr 2013 12:00:00 GMT /environment/2013-04-10/are-december-wildfires-a-new-normal-for-colorado-csu-researchers-debate Compared to 40 years ago, Colorado’s fire season is about 75 days longer.The extended season is resulting in events like the Fern Lake Fire, which… Wed, 10 Apr 2013 12:00:00 GMT /environment/2013-04-10/are-december-wildfires-a-new-normal-for-colorado-csu-researchers-debate Grace Hood /environment/2013-02-25/fern-lake-fire-down-but-not-officially-out Despite Sunday's snowstorm that dumped up to two feet of snow along the Front Range, officials are not yet ready to declare the Fern Lake Fire out.The… Mon, 25 Feb 2013 20:40:47 GMT /environment/2013-02-25/fern-lake-fire-down-but-not-officially-out Erin O'Toole /environment/2013-02-11/dry-conditions-all-around-as-fern-lake-fire-continues-to-smolder Areas of Rocky Mountain National Park did not benefit much from this weekend’s snow fall. Officials say the Fern Lake Fire, which started in early… Mon, 11 Feb 2013 19:40:52 GMT /environment/2013-02-11/dry-conditions-all-around-as-fern-lake-fire-continues-to-smolder Nathan Heffel /environment/2012-12-20/fern-lake-fire-still-smoldering-despite-winter-storm-updated This week's blast of winter weather is helping tamp down the Fern Lake Fire burning in Rocky Mountain National Park, although fire officials aren’t ready… Thu, 20 Dec 2012 18:35:55 GMT /environment/2012-12-20/fern-lake-fire-still-smoldering-despite-winter-storm-updated Erin O'Toole /environment/2012-12-10/fern-lake-fire-now-88-contained-all-evacuations-lifted Weekend snowfall and colder temperatures this past weekend helped fire crews get a handle on the Fern Lake Fire, which is currently reported at 3,498… Mon, 10 Dec 2012 16:58:58 GMT /environment/2012-12-10/fern-lake-fire-now-88-contained-all-evacuations-lifted Erin O'Toole /environment/2012-12-09/dec-9-fern-lake-fire-reaches-60-containment Favorable fire conditions and a 2-inch layer of snow are helping crews gain the upper hand on at 3,498 acre fire burning in Rocky Mountain National Park.… Sun, 09 Dec 2012 15:48:26 GMT /environment/2012-12-09/dec-9-fern-lake-fire-reaches-60-containment Emily Boyer /community/2012-12-05/fern-lake-fire-lines-hold-evacuees-return-home Despite strong winds, firefighters have been able to keep the Fern Lake Fire within Rocky Mountain National Park. The blaze is now estimated at 3,477… Wed, 05 Dec 2012 18:12:23 GMT /community/2012-12-05/fern-lake-fire-lines-hold-evacuees-return-home Emily Boyer /environment/2012-12-04/for-now-conditions-scrap-fern-lake-fire-air-tankers Officials say delays and heavy wind kept two heavy air tankers from battling the Fern Lake Fire burning in Rocky Mountain National Park until Tuesday. At… Tue, 04 Dec 2012 20:23:09 GMT /environment/2012-12-04/for-now-conditions-scrap-fern-lake-fire-air-tankers Nathan Heffel /environment/2012-12-04/fern-lake-fire-40-contained-some-evacuees-may-be-allowed-back-home Firefighters battling the Fern Lake Fire are working to keep it within the boundaries of Rocky Mountain National Park. The fire has charred 3,750 acres,… Tue, 04 Dec 2012 17:30:58 GMT /environment/2012-12-04/fern-lake-fire-40-contained-some-evacuees-may-be-allowed-back-home Erin O'Toole /environment/2012-12-02/wind-gusts-fuel-concerns-about-fern-lake-fire-updated Fern Lake Fire officials were preparing for a night of difficult weather conditions Sunday, with potential sustained wind gusts of up to 75 miles per… Mon, 03 Dec 2012 01:57:11 GMT /environment/2012-12-02/wind-gusts-fuel-concerns-about-fern-lake-fire-updated Grace Hood, Erin O'Toole