416 Fire - The Durango Herald

Forest Service to close San Juan National Forest for first time ever

Closure needed to prevent human-caused fires, officials say

DATE: Jun 11, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Backfires, fire lines and structure protection rule the day on 416 Fire

Blaze has grown to more than 22,130 acres; more pre-evacuations ordered Monday

DATE: Jun 11, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Rain could arrive this week in Southwest Colorado

Forecasters say storm could help firefighting efforts

DATE: Jun 11, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Officials hold their fire on blaze-buzzing drones

After the reports of some idiot flying a drone over the 416 Fire, why doesn’t law enforcement shoot down the thing with a shotgun? Seriously. Just blast it out of the sky with a 12-gauge. Th...

DATE: Jun 11, 2018 | CATEGORY: Action Line

South Dakota firefighter Bill Wenzel helps protect homes during 416 Fire

‘You can never be comfortable in this position’

DATE: Jun 11, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Weather makes fighting 416 Fire tough

High winds on ridges pushed blaze into drainages

DATE: Jun 10, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

416 Fire on June 10

Tough weather on Sunday made fighting the 416 Fire challenging. More than 800 people are working on it, including eight helicopters.

DATE: Jun 10, 2018 | CATEGORY: Gallery

Twitter’s alight with 416 Fire maps

Social media and technology make Twitter a place to find all kinds of maps about wildfires, including the 416 Fire north and west of Durango. Satellite weather models, GIFs, overl...

DATE: Jun 10, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

What does a red flag warning mean?

Helpful tips to prevent wildfires from beginning during red-flag conditions

DATE: Jun 10, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

416 Fire on June 9

The 416 Fire doubled in size on Saturday, June 9.

DATE: Jun 10, 2018 | CATEGORY: Gallery

416 Fire nearly doubles in size; smoke advisory in effect

So far, more than 2,000 residences evacuated since fire started

DATE: Jun 10, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

416 Fire: Sunday reader photos

Readers share photos from the 416 Fire. If you have a photo, please email claws@bcimedia.com

DATE: Jun 10, 2018 | CATEGORY: Gallery

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.