416 Fire - The Durango Herald

Storms forecast over 416 Fire could be a mixed bag for firefighters

Moisture helps, but wind, lightning are problems

DATE: Jun 14, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Fire behavior analysts help on 416 Fire

A significant part of fighting a wildland fire is predicting fire behavior and weather. Fire behavior analysts are helping on the 416 Fire by measuring the humidity in the air and to conduct burnouts, in which firefighters set their own fires to starve a larger fire of fuel.

DATE: Jun 14, 2018 | CATEGORY: Gallery

Fire analysts key to devising battle plans on 416 Fire

Predictions determine how burnouts are set, including dropping pingpong-like balls from the sky

DATE: Jun 14, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Flash-flood watch issued for Saturday, especially around burn areas of 416 Fire

Rains could help douse flames but cause flooding, mudslides

DATE: Jun 14, 2018 | CATEGORY: Pine River Times news

Photo: Not a crime to wear a face mask

Close windows and doors and stay inside. However, do not close up your home tightly if it makes it dangerously warm inside. Only if they are filtered, run the air conditioni...

DATE: Jun 14, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Flash-flood watch issued for Saturday, especially around burn areas of 416 Fire

Rains could help douse flames but cause flooding, mudslides

DATE: Jun 14, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Rain falls in Hermosa; about 70 percent of evacuees have been allowed to return home

Blaze is 32,076 acres, remains 15 percent contained

DATE: Jun 14, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

416 Fire: Top reader photos

Durango Herald readers have shared about 1,500 photos over the last two weeks. We've selected the top photos to share. Check them out.

DATE: Jun 14, 2018 | CATEGORY: Gallery

416 Fire: Reader photos, Thursday, June 14

Herald readers share their photos from Day 14 of the 416 Fire. If you have photos to share, please email claws@bcimedia.com. Reminder: do not go to the fire to take photos. Please stay clear of the area. Also, do not fly drones over the fire area; it is illegal.

DATE: Jun 14, 2018 | CATEGORY: Gallery

Initial evacuees go home, but more placed on pre-evacuation

416 Fire - now at 27,420 acres - expected to burn well into July

DATE: Jun 14, 2018 | CATEGORY: Pine River Times news

When wildfires rage, where do animals go?

Wildlife and fire experts say critters can fend for themselves

DATE: Jun 14, 2018 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Initial evacuees go home, but more placed on pre-evacuation

416 Fire – now at 27,420 acres – expected to burn well into July

DATE: Jun 13, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photos: Thousands take to the streets for ‘No Kings’ march and rally in Durango

Photos: Navajo Trail OpenFriday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Friday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Photos: Durango Fire Protection District opens Station 2

Photos: Hundreds gather to honor fallen Bloomfield Police officer Timothy OntiverosA solemn procession stretched for blocks Monday morning along West Apache Street in Farmington – a display of unity, grief and honor for Bloomfield Police Officer Timothy Ontiveros, 32.About 7 a.m., a large contingent of law enforcement, motorcyclists, friends and grieving family prepared to embark on the motorcade to the 9 a.m. service at the Bloomfield High School football stadium to celebrate the life of the officer.