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Investigators conclude Burro Fire likely human-caused

No lightning reported in area; fire broke out on popular trail

Investigators conclude Burro Fire likely human-caused

No lightning had been reported in area; June 8, 2018, fire broke out on popular trail

San Juan National Forest lifts most closures near Burro Fire

Aspen Loop, Gold Run trails remain closed

Post-burn study begins for Burro Fire

Risk to public analyzed, including debris flows, hazard trees

Burro Fire officials draw down personnel after ‘soaking’ rains

Smoldering fire is now 50 percent contained; trees are dripping-wet

Burro Fire officials draw down personnel after ‘soaking’ rains

Smoldering fire is now 50 percent contained

Burro Fire at standstill after two days of rain

No growth recorded Friday; crews demobilize

Burro Fire at standstill after two days of rain

No growth recorded Friday; crews demobilize

Fires menace West; tornado touches Colorado wildfire site

La Veta Pass scheduled to open on Saturday

Burro Fire slows Wednesday night; rain on horizon

Fire grows 15 acres after humid Wednesday

Containment crews stay ahead of creeping Burro Fire

Crews optimistic about potential for rain

Build three zones to guard your home against fire

Editor’s note: This is the second of three columns about fire-wise homes.During the fires of 2002, I spent a day in Durango, at the site of the Missionary Ridge Fire, and as emotionally ...