Fire

San Juan National Forest wildland firefighter injured en route to assignment

Mike Fincham was traveling to a wildfire when he suffered a medical event

DATE: Jul 24, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Miller Middle School students to begin year in temporary location

Last month’s fire delayed completion of new building, according to 9-R

DATE: Jul 23, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

With six months on the job, Durango’s new fire marshal is busy as ever

Stephen Rinaldi is placing an emphasis on process improvement, community connections

DATE: Jul 16, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cause of Vallecito Marina fire still undetermined

Marina’s phones and electricity were working again by 11 a.m. Monday

DATE: Jul 3, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Vallecito area hit hard by multiple fires

At least three fires on Sunday night involved lightning strikes, one fire that left marina damaged

DATE: Jul 3, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Community bands together to help Durango woman after her mobile home burns

Mariselva Ponce de Leon lost almost all of her possessions

DATE: Jun 25, 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

How did a wildfire east of Bayfield set land managers up for success?

On a tour of Dry Lake Fire burn area, forest partners saw firsthand the benefits of fire

DATE: May 24, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Firefighters grow Spruce Creek Fire to 1,644 acres

Forest officials hope to burn through Friday if weather allows

DATE: May 21, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Air tanker base opens for what fire official say could be another active wildfire season

Fly-in a chance for first responders to familiarize themselves with various craft

DATE: May 20, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Crews hope to expand wildfire near Dolores to 4,000 acres

Spruce Creek Fire has burned 10 acres in an area prepped for prescribed burn

DATE: May 17, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

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