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Fort Lewis Mesa Fire Protection District

Emergency fire authority granted to Durango city manager

Ordinance reflects increasing fire danger in the area

DATE: May 24, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County joins other land agencies in implementing fire restrictions earlier than planned

Stage 1 precautions effective Thursday morning

DATE: May 19, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County holds large-scale drill to prepare for eventual wildfire

Multiday simulation includes mock evacuations of hospital, subdivisions

DATE: Apr 30, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Fire restrictions lifted in unincorporated La Plata County

Campfires, open burning and other previously restricted activities are now allowed

DATE: Jul 27, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Local fire districts honor Sept. 11 fallen firefighters with stair climb

First responders complete five laps on steps leading to Fort Lewis College

DATE: Sep 11, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Dry conditions prime for wildfires in southwestern La Plata County

A small fire burned about an acre near Kline

DATE: Feb 28, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Single-family home burns in La Plata Canyon

No injuries reported; structure left uninhabitable

DATE: Jan 22, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Marvel family loses home, belongings in house fire

Fire chief says it appears fire started by wood stove

DATE: Dec 3, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Fort Lewis Mesa fire receives tax increase, freedom from state amendment

Early results show measures passing by two-to-one margin

DATE: Nov 6, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Fort Lewis Mesa Fire seeks stable revenue with two ballot measures

Gallagher Amendment has taken toll on district since 1982

DATE: Oct 11, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Firefighters contain wildland fire in western La Plata County

Blaze grew to about 6 acres

DATE: Sep 15, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Wildland fire burns several acres in western La Plata County

Blaze started in 9000 block of County Road 136; cause unknown

DATE: Sep 14, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

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