Fire

Arkansas Loop Fire scorches 86 acres south of Durango

Type III crew on scene with more support en route

DATE: Jun 28, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

A wildfire camera bill repeatedly fails. Secret survey results at the Capitol might explain why

Lawmakers on both sides of aisle praise legislation, but then it goes nowhere

DATE: Jun 7, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Durango Air Tanker Base opens for fire season

Agencies gathered Wednesday for training on aerial resources

DATE: May 25, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Prescribed burns near Durango and Vallecito successful, federal land managers say

Animas City Mountain trails expected to reopen Wednesday

DATE: May 16, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Animas City Mountain prescribed burn underway

After years of planning, a controlled wildfire is just what the doctor ordered

DATE: May 8, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photo: Animas City Mountain primed for controlled burn

DATE: May 4, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Wildfire evacuation drill grows in third year

Residents in five subdivisions practiced leaving homes in an emergency situation

DATE: Apr 28, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Smell smoke? It’s probably just prescribed burns

Land management agencies to begin seasonal fuels reduction

DATE: Apr 25, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango Police seek suspects believed to have set multiple fires

Blazes ignited in dumpsters and park bathroom over past two weekends

DATE: Apr 19, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Hermosa outbuilding engulfed in flames after wind ignites ember from brush burn

Sunday afternoon fire leads to $3,000 in damages

DATE: Apr 17, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Fire chiefs urge prevention and legislation to protect Colorado communities

Officials call for more staffing, controlled fires and awareness

DATE: Apr 7, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Space heater sparks RV fire in Bayfield

Nearby vehicle and power lines also go up in flames early Monday

DATE: Feb 6, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

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