Fire - The Durango Herald

3 house fires keep firefighters busy

The first decent snowstorm of the season in La Plata County was followed by three house fires on Sunday, with chimneys and stovepipes to blame for two of the blazes. Authorities f...

DATE: Dec 28, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Main Avenue fire call brings quick response

A Durango Fire Protection District crew responded to a fire call at 2068 Main Ave. about 8:30 p.m. Wednesday. When crews arrived, a firefighter reported on Durangoâ€™s emergency r...

DATE: Dec 24, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Firefighters called south of Durango to douse blaze

Family can stay in mobile home

DATE: Dec 4, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Two escape from morning house fire

Smoke detectors and quick response by the Upper Pine River Fire Protection District prevented a disaster early Monday. Upper Pine firefighters were paged at 2:34 a.m. for a house ...

DATE: Dec 2, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Local forests need more controlled burns

Next area of activity may be starting with 14,000 acres

DATE: Nov 24, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Firefighters responded to controlled burn

At about 4:05 p.m., firefighters were called out to a possible structure fire in the 11000 block of Colorado Highway 172. Los Pinos Fire Protection District responded and found it...

DATE: Nov 14, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Firefighters respond to garage fire

Flames stopped short of house

DATE: Oct 23, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

What’s your plan to escape a house fire?

People may have as little as 2 minutes to get out

DATE: Oct 14, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Volunteer firefighters carry load in Colorado

Still, many departments are coming up short

DATE: Sep 1, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Smoke report at hotel alerts local authorities

Just about every piece of equipment owned by the Durango Fire Protection District was sent to the Hampton Inn, 3777 Main Ave., Sunday evening after an employee smelled smoke in an office. ...

DATE: Aug 24, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

‘Heart for service’

Working for nonprofits takes skill, compassion and adaptability

DATE: Aug 24, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Memorial service to be held on Main

It’s not uncommon for parts of Main Avenue to be closed for this festival or that concert. But Sunday morning, the 800 block will be closed for a more solemn occasion. A memorial ...

DATE: Aug 19, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News