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Critical fire weather conditions across Colorado; Boulder County warns against burning

Posted at 9:36 AM, Oct 16, 2016
and last updated 2016-10-16 15:13:49-04

Denver- The National Weather Services is warning about extremely dangerous fire weather conditions across Colorado.

Winds will increase through Sunday with the strongest near timberline into Monday morning the service forecast.

People living in the mountains and foothills could see gusts ranging from 50 mph up to 85 mph.

The Boulder County Sheriff's office is warning residents that no open burning is allowed because there is a red flag warning posted.

Any burning, including a campfire, could result in a ticket with a minimum fine of $500.

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