Fire

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

Injured firefighter greeted by community support in Durango

Two months after a tree landed on his head, 50 motorcyclists rode to raise money for Jim Meyer

DATE: May 8, 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

Free workshops to review wildfire mitigation, defensible space and home hardening techniques

Events on community preparedness to provide resources, training

DATE: Apr 12, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango kennel-free cattery brings 12 cats displaced by Lahaina fire back to mainland

Cat Care Durango a sanctuary, shelter and rescue all rolled into one

DATE: Apr 10, 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

ATF takes over Fort Lewis College arson investigation

Law enforcement still searching for suspect

DATE: Mar 12, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County launches Wildfire Resource Center

New map shows risks and resources of individual properties

DATE: Mar 11, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Law enforcement agencies investigate police car, press box fires at Fort Lewis College

Email from Fort Lewis College president alerts students

DATE: Mar 11, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

What is a ‘red flag warning?’

The term ‘red flag warning’ often appears in Colorado forecasts. But what does this term mean and how do experts determine when to issue one? “There are two parts to red flag warnings,” said...

DATE: Mar 2, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

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