Fire - The Durango Herald

Western Excelsior fire traced to faulty fan

No sprinkler system in building; fire inspections weren’t required

DATE: May 11, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Western Excelsior fire expected to smolder for days

Town cleaning up the morning after Western Excelsior burns

DATE: May 9, 2017 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Family home burns southeast of Ignacio

Cause of fire remains under investigation

DATE: Feb 28, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Home explosion kills Rico resident

A home explosion Monday in Rico killed a resident inside, according to fire officials. The explosion occurred about 4:30 p.m. on 340 N. Piedmont St., at the north end of town, sai...

DATE: Jan 26, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango man arrested on suspicion of arson, again

Suspect pleaded guilty in 2015 to starting shed fire

DATE: Jan 20, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Body found after Farmington fire

FARMINGTON – Fire officials say one man was found dead after a blaze at a Farmington apartment complex. The Farmington Fire Department is investing the blaze that started Tuesday ...

DATE: Jan 12, 2017 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Smoke in Cortez church prompts evacuation

No one injured; problem was a faulty heater

DATE: Jan 9, 2017 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Butane hash oil causes explosion at Brookside Motel in Durango

Two men arrested on suspicion of reckless endangerment

DATE: Jan 5, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Kerosene heater caused Vallecito mobile home fire

Tenants were heating frozen pipes under mobile home

DATE: Dec 21, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Three longtime Vallecito Lake residents displaced by mobile home fire

Blaze consumed belongings; cause remains under investigation

DATE: Dec 20, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Denver evicts people living in art and music space

DENVER – Denver city and fire officials met Friday with the owner of a converted warehouse that offered art and music space and was closed after authorities found serious fire code violation...

DATE: Dec 10, 2016 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Oakland warehouse fire leaves 33 dead

Fire chief: This will be a long, arduous process

DATE: Dec 4, 2016 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Photos: La Plata County Fair in full swing Thursday

Photos: Elkhorn Fire on Sunday

Photos: Animus on the AnimasBoxing in Durango took place on beautiful summer day on July 5

Boxing in Durango took place on beautiful summer day on July 5

Photos: Archers take aimPurgatory Resort hosts the Total Archery Challenge

Purgatory Resort hosts the Total Archery Challenge

Photos: A rockin’ good timeThe 71st annual Four Corners Gem and Mineral Show

The 71st annual Four Corners Gem and Mineral Show

Photos: Durango gets ‘Wet and Wild’

Photos: Thousands take to the streets for ‘No Kings’ march and rally in Durango

Photos: Navajo Trail OpenFriday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Friday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Photos: Durango Fire Protection District opens Station 2