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Durango Fire Protection District

It’s official: Fireworks a ‘go’ this Independence Day in Durango

Recent rains played role in priming conditions for traditional light display

DATE: Jun 27, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Small fire at Miller Middle School causes up to $150,000 in damages

9-R officials unsure if destruction will impact construction timeline

DATE: Jun 17, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Firefighters douse blaze that started in Schneider Park

Investigators believe it was arson; fire spread along Animas River, grew to about 70 feet in length

DATE: Jun 13, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photos: Kiwanis Club of Durango Child Safety Day

DATE: May 7, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

4-acre fire contained near mobile home park west of Durango

About 40 mobile homes were placed on pre-evacuation notice in Lightner Creek area

DATE: May 7, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Fort Lewis College to implement fire safety initiatives into social media marketing class

Students will use marketing skills to help spread awareness about fire safety

DATE: Apr 29, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango School District evacuates Needham Elementary for gas leak

Odor was detected about 1:22 p.m., and leak was contained by 2:03 p.m.

DATE: Apr 24, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

How much recycling is occurring at Durango fire’s demolition site?

Separating materials like wood, steel and concrete can be challenging but not impossible

DATE: Apr 17, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Tanker truck crash closes U.S. Highway 160 east of Durango for eight hours

Vehicle was hauling 7,900 gallons of liquefied natural gas, some of which spilled east of Elmore’s Corner

DATE: Apr 15, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Firefighters unable to find gas leak at Durango High School that led to evacuation

DHS staff pulled fire alarm about 12:45 p.m.; scene was cleared by 1:30 p.m.

DATE: Apr 4, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Firefighters douse car fire at Durango gas station

Blaze started in trunk of vehicle, which held two propane tanks

DATE: Apr 3, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango fire officials remind residents to check carbon monoxide detectors after finding ‘above average’ levels at apartments

First responders called to Rocket Pointe’s leasing office on Saturday morning

DATE: Mar 30, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

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