Fire - The Durango Herald

Noncombustible?

Homeowners design house to withstand wildfires

DATE: Oct 7, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Small fire may have been set by property owner

Durango man taken into custody on arson charge on Wednesday

DATE: Sep 17, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Upper Pine, Durango Fire respond to playhouse blaze

Firefighters responded to a fire Friday afternoon that burned one playhouse to the ground and scorched another. Upper Pine Fire Protection District initially received the call aro...

DATE: Sep 11, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Semitrailer catches fire on Coal Bank Pass

A semitrailer carrying propane and oxygen was on fire on Coal Bank Pass Tuesday at about 11:30 p.m., according to the emergency scanner. The driver may have suffered smoke inhala...

DATE: Sep 1, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Separate fires damage 2 homes in Vallecito, Bayfield

Vallecito home badly damaged; Bayfield home likely a total loss

DATE: Aug 23, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Enjoy, but respect the grill

Durango Fire offers safety tips for the rest of barbecuing season

DATE: Aug 15, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Rangers monitoring small fire in San Juans

The Columbine Ranger District of the San Juan National Forest is monitoring a small lighting-started fire that ignited Sunday between Lemon and Vallecito reservoirs. The fire was ...

DATE: Aug 4, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

People underestimate wildfire risks

Less-effective mitigation techniques overvalued

DATE: Jul 30, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Flags lowered statewide for fallen firefighter

Flags were lowered at government buildings across Colorado on Tuesday – including in Durango – in honor of a fallen Denver firefighter. They are to remain at half-staff through Saturday in h...

DATE: Jul 21, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News