Wildfire

Fearless: The air tankers that help fight wildfires

Specialized aircraft helped quell initial spread of recent blazes

DATE: Aug 1, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Elkhorn Fire expected to persist for coming weeks

Residents urged to be patient, trust fire crews to do their job

DATE: Jul 31, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County didn’t escape wildfire season: Residents, firefighters recount a busy few days

Crews gain ground on three blazes that sprang to life Saturday

DATE: Jul 30, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Rim Road Fire 35% contained, crews working to douse hot spots

Firefighters have ‘boxed in’ the blaze, no structures lost

DATE: Jul 28, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Elkhorn Fire expands to 314 acres

Aircraft to target spot fires in Bear Creek drainage

DATE: Jul 28, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

52 homes evacuated, more on alert from Elkhorn and Rim Road fires

Evacuees directed to Escalante Middle School shelter

DATE: Jul 27, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Three wildfires ignite across La Plata County, prompting evacuations

Elkhorn Fire north of Durango began as a house fire, spread to wildland

DATE: Jul 26, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Pre-evacuation warning lifted for residents near Ute 63 Fire in southwest La Plata County

Blaze is 530 acres and 34% contained

DATE: Jul 21, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Ute 63 Fire increased to 550 acres Friday

Level 2 pre-evacuation warning remains in place for Colorado Highway 140 residents

DATE: Jul 18, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Wildfire in southwest La Plata County prompts pre-evacuation notice

Federal Type 2 team to take command of 542-acre blaze Friday morning

DATE: Jul 17, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Firefighters working 111-acre fire in remote part of southwest La Plata County

Blaze reportedly started by natural causes

DATE: Jul 15, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Wildfire that destroyed historic Grand Canyon Lodge spread after being allowed to burn for days

The structure was perched on the edge of the North Rim and offered sweeping views

DATE: Jul 14, 2025 | CATEGORY: Regional News

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