How development patterns helped make the Black Forest fire so damaging.
Image of the Day Land Fires Human Presence
Intense wildfires burned in Colorado on June 11, 2013.
Land Fires
The Terra satellite captured this view of Black Forest after a devastating fire tore through the area in June 2013.
Image of the Day Land Fires
Acquired June 23, 2012, this image shows wildfires burning across Colorado, including the second-largest fire in Colorado history.
Image of the Day Atmosphere Land Fires
The Cameron Peak and August Complex fires have punctuated a year of natural drama in the American West.
Image of the Day Heat Land Fires Human Presence Remote Sensing
A fast-moving wildfire threatens Colorado Springs.
Development on the edge of the wilderness is increasing the risk of destructive wildfires in Colorado.
Fires
A wildfire burning in Los Padres National Park charred more than 500 acres—including the home of Big Sur’s fire chief.
The fast-moving King fire burned in Eldorado National Forest in September 2014.