Fire

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

Durango 911 dispatcher assists in successful births of two babies

Childbirth calls are rare, but dispatcher Jennifer Rivera got two in one night

DATE: Feb 25, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Car bursts into flames after hitting tree on La Plata Highway

Passersby pull person from the wreckage

DATE: Feb 23, 2024 | CATEGORY: Tri-Cities

Photo: Burning the slash

Bureau of Land Management finishes up prescribed burn

DATE: Feb 9, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Travel trailer catches fire north of Durango

Cause of blaze remains under investigation

DATE: Jan 30, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Logging by train

State forest service partners with railroad for fuel thinning project near Rockwood

DATE: Jan 17, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango residents at a loss as homeowners insurance becomes harder to find

Insurers are shrinking coverage because of wildfire risks, leaving buyers hung out to dry

DATE: Jan 15, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango fire officials believe oily rags sparked Ore House restaurant blaze

Fire was deemed ‘accidental.’ Business owner estimates it will take at least six months to reopen business

DATE: Jan 11, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Slash pile burns sends smoke into Durango area

Bureau of Land Management burning piles Wednesday and Thursday

DATE: Jan 10, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Ore House restaurant in Durango catches fire

Blaze causes extensive damage to kitchen area

DATE: Jan 2, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cat alerts family to house fire northeast of Durango

Space heater blamed for starting early morning blaze

DATE: Dec 18, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

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