Map of All the Active Colorado Wildfires

With hot dry weather expected to continue across Colorado, both the chance of a fire and fires being reported to have increased significantly.

While you can't control nature fires, human-caused fires can be avoided by using some common sense. National Geographic offers these tips:

Never leave a campfire unattended. Make sure your fire is completely out by pouring water on it and stirring the ashes. Repeat until all ashes and embers are cold.
Fuel operated lanterns, stoves, and heaters deserve extra attention. Refuel only after they are cool and avoid fuel spills. Keep extra fuel, regardless of type, away from these appliances.
Don't throw cigarettes or matches out the window or on the ground. Make sure they are completely extinguished before properly discarding them.
Keep a fire extinguisher nearby. Also, report any unattended campfires or out-of-control fires to 911, the fire department, Colorado Parks and Wildlife or National Forest Service.