4 Dead in Colorado Crash as Strong Winds Kick Up Wildfire Warnings

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by Rylee Kirk
February 18, 2026
High winds were fueling the risk of wildfires across the Southwest and the Plains, and an Oklahoma town faced a mandatory evacuation. Officials said the weather had caused a deadly pileup in Colorado.
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Originally published on NYT Homepage on 2/18/2026