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Durango Fire Protection District

2 fires extinguished at Purple Cliffs homeless camp

Many residents have makeshift fireplaces inside living structures

DATE: Jan 12, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango firefighters quickly contain basement fire

Investigator looking into cause of East Fourth Avenue blaze

DATE: Dec 21, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County has seven active COVID-19 outbreaks at workplaces, restaurants

Health department urges employers to let staff work remotely

DATE: Nov 12, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

COVID cases, quarantines cause staffing issues for Durango Fire Protection District

About 14 crew members placed in quarantine

DATE: Oct 26, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango firefighter retires after 50 years of service

Art Rieke says he would do it all again given the chance

DATE: Oct 26, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Man rescued from septic tank at wastewater treatment plant near Ignacio

50-year-old required transport to Mercy Regional Medical Center

DATE: Oct 13, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Wildfire breaks out near Purgatory Resort

2 air tankers, more than 20 firefighters begin initial attack

DATE: Oct 7, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Gas leak prompts evacuations in north Durango

Fire chief says open line was discovered Thursday afternoon

DATE: Oct 1, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Local fire districts honor Sept. 11 fallen firefighters with stair climb

First responders complete five laps on steps leading to Fort Lewis College

DATE: Sep 11, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County lifts all fire restrictions

Move follows lead of other agencies

DATE: Aug 4, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Will Durango break 100 degrees this weekend?

Powerful heat wave settles over region

DATE: Jul 10, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Is lightning playing a bigger role in Southwest Colorado wildfires?

Hot, dry and windy conditions set stage for blazes to spread

DATE: Jul 8, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

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