Fire - The Durango Herald

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

Possible structure fire in Bayfield

Upper Pine Fire Protection District en route

DATE: Jul 20, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Dolores County residents plan for fire

Homeowners have difficulty getting insurance policies

DATE: Jul 19, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Lane on Main closed for 45 minutes

Durango Fire responded after smoke seen

DATE: Jul 8, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cemetery fire being investigated

The Durango fire marshal is investigating a blaze that started early Sunday morning at Greenmount Cemetery. Firefighters responded about 5:30 a.m. Sunday, but they were unable to ...

DATE: Jul 6, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Small wildfire tamed in Archuleta County

Lightning sparked the blaze on Southern Ute land

DATE: Jul 3, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango Fire reminds us to please participate legally

Durango officials encourage viewing of public display on the Fourth

DATE: Jul 1, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Lightning ignites 2 trees east of Vallecito

Firefighters responded to reports of wispy smoke Thursday morning east of Vallecito Reservoir. The smoke was reported about 9 a.m. Columbine Ranger District firefighters hiked to ...

DATE: Jun 25, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Fire damages Edgemont house

Fire damaged a house Tuesday afternoon in the Edgemont Ranch subdivision, a few miles northeast of Durango. The fire was reported about 2:50 p.m. at 223 El Diente Drive in the 520...

DATE: Apr 21, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Fire takes trailer in Animas Valley

Despite firefighters’ best effort, mobile home burns

DATE: Apr 19, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Chimney fire doused quickly

DATE: Apr 15, 2015 | 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.