DOUGLAS COUNTY, Colo. — Douglas County has hired the use of an exclusive firefighting helicopter and its crew in preps to fight future wildfires, according to the county website. The 153-day contract ...

Douglas County fire crews experienced a busy weekend as a heat wave warmed the Denver metro area. The agency's fire suppression helicopter responded to several calls, including a destructive brush ...

CASTLE ROCK, Colo. (KDVR) — The Snow Creek Fire was 75% contained as of Wednesday evening, with West Metro Firefighters continuing mop-up duty. The fire is believed to have been started by lightning.

Douglas County is about 50% open space. Meaning communities nearby are especially vulnerable to wildfire. It's why the county is doubling down on one fire suppression resource that they're the only ...