Fire

Rep. Lauren Boebert criticizes Forest Service chief for pausing prescribed burns

Federal agency says decision will have minimal impact

DATE: May 31, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Pre-evacuations lifted as firefighters control Durango’s Perins Peak Fire

County roads 206 and 208 are no longer under notice; crews secure northern edge of blaze

DATE: May 27, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango enters fire restrictions ahead of Memorial Day weekend

Open fires of any kind are banned within city until further notice

DATE: May 26, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Perins Peak Fire is 36% contained; firefighters douse hot spots and build line

Crews prepare for hot, dry days ahead

DATE: May 26, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Firefighters gain upper hand on Perins Peak Fire, but weekend weather raises concern

‘The likelihood of it being a lightning-caused fire is slim to none,’ official says

DATE: May 25, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Emergency fire authority granted to Durango city manager

Ordinance reflects increasing fire danger in the area

DATE: May 24, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Firefighters aided by cool, cloudy weather in battle against Plumtaw Fire near Pagosa Springs

Blaze was 721 acres with 33% containment as of Monday

DATE: May 23, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Fire in downtown Silverton is doused after 2 hours

Firefighters happened to be nearby doing street cleaning, which helped limit damage

DATE: May 20, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County joins other land agencies in implementing fire restrictions earlier than planned

Stage 1 precautions effective Thursday morning

DATE: May 19, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango railroad resumes service, clarifies fire precautions

After a three-day pause, rides started again Wednesday

DATE: May 18, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Wildfire near Pagosa Springs slows, but red flag warning issued for Thursday

Plumtaw Fire grows slightly as crews battle the blaze into Wednesday

DATE: May 18, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango railroad pauses operations amid fire danger

Last weekend marked the first time this year trains have stopped running because of wildfire risk

DATE: May 17, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

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