The fires have again renewed focus on dangers in what it known as the wildland-urban interface or WUI, where fire has marched into urban areas in both California and Colorado with greater losses than ever in recent years.

Colorado mobilized nine strike teams consisting of nearly 50 engines and overhead personnel, to help in suppressing the fires, according to the release. This ranged from fire departments and other

Firefighters from the Colorado Springs Fire Department (CSFD) completed their first 24 hour shift fighting the wildfires in Los Angeles.

Fire crews and equipment from around the Front Range are now in California to help with the wildfires. The state also sent a specially designed plane.

The new maps will show more areas at high fire hazard than before, reflecting new science incorporating the risk of wind-fueled fires.