Fire - The Durango Herald

Arson suspected after fire destroys Dolores home

5-hour manhunt leads to capture of suspect

DATE: Sep 14, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Destructive California wildfire drives thousands from homes

SANTA CLARITA, Calif. – A firefighting army converged Monday on a dangerous wildfire burning in the mountainous northern fringe of metropolitan Los Angeles after it wildly expanded and force...

DATE: Jul 25, 2016 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Coal Gulch Fire 75 percent contained as of Sunday night

Showers, low wind offer favorable conditions to those battling the blaze

DATE: Jul 24, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Wildfire sparks west of Durango near Lightner Creek area

Another wildfire reported in Barker Dome area

DATE: Jul 23, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Destructive Marvel fire likely started by gas grill

Woman treated, released for smoke inhalation

DATE: Jul 14, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Fire south of Durango 100 percent contained

The wildland fire eight miles south of Durango has been 100 percent contained as of Sunday evening, said Karola Hanks, fire marshal with the Durango Fire Protection District. “We ...

DATE: Jun 19, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Firefighters prepare for fire season

Local, state and federal agencies are coordinating efforts to make sure they’re all on the same page for firefighting season. And they’re hoping for a season similar to the last t...

DATE: Jun 6, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Residence Inn briefly evacuates for electrical fire

The Residence Inn in Durango, U.S. Highway, 21691 U.S. Highway 160, was briefly evacuated Thursday morning after a minor electrical fire started in the pool boiler room. The fire ...

DATE: Jun 2, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Wildfire could be bad in California in 2016

San Juan National Forest districts expect fire season to be fairly typical

DATE: May 16, 2016 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Alberta premier tours fire-ravaged Fort McMurray

FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta – Alberta’s premier got her first look at the devastation in Canada’s oil sands town of Fort McMurray on Monday after cold temperatures and light rain stabilized the m...

DATE: May 9, 2016 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Massive Alberta wildfire could double in size

Blaze nearly 400 square miles wide

DATE: May 7, 2016 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Electrical fire damages buildings downtown

Vacant space between Katzin, Jimmy John’s point of origin

DATE: Apr 21, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

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

Photos: Hundreds gather to honor fallen Bloomfield Police officer Timothy OntiverosA solemn procession stretched for blocks Monday morning along West Apache Street in Farmington – a display of unity, grief and honor for Bloomfield Police Officer Timothy Ontiveros, 32.About 7 a.m., a large contingent of law enforcement, motorcyclists, friends and grieving family prepared to embark on the motorcade to the 9 a.m. service at the Bloomfield High School football stadium to celebrate the life of the officer.