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Upper Pine River Fire Protection District

Couple killed in Bayfield-area house fire identified

Jim and Terry Fitzgerald lived off grid and were beloved in La Plata County

DATE: Jan 1, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Two found dead in house fire east of Bayfield

Elderly couple became entrapped in their home when fire ignited

DATE: Dec 31, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Upper Pine Fire receives federal grant for Vallecito flood recovery

Up to $5 million will support remediation efforts; property owners must pay a percentage

DATE: Dec 29, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Voters approve 1% sales tax increase for Upper Pine fire

Measure cruises to victory with 57% of vote total in La Plata County

DATE: Nov 4, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Woman billed $9,000 for Forest Lakes fire costs

Investigators know origin of blaze but can’t confirm who sparked it

DATE: Oct 27, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

‘It’s going to be weeks until this place resembles what it used to’

First responders work to get evacuees back home, urge extreme caution to returning residents in Vallecito

DATE: Oct 14, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Vallecito evacuation orders remain in place Sunday

'We may need to find somewhere to stay tonight,’ evacuee says

DATE: Oct 12, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Upper Pine fire seeks sales tax increase on November ballot

1% bump would help with costs, paying firefighters livable wage

DATE: Oct 10, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Free sandbags available in La Plata County ahead of storm

Heavy rain could cause flooding in the Four Corners

DATE: Oct 8, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Boater rescued from Lemon Reservoir after inflatable kayak sinks

Hypothermia and disorientation can occur quickly in cold water

DATE: Oct 1, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Produce grown at Bayfield farm goes to Upper Pine firefighters

Fire chief says healthy meals keep his staff safe on the job

DATE: Sep 24, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Pound Fire east of Lemon Reservoir fully contained

Sierra Verde Drive pre-evacuation notices lifted

DATE: Sep 19, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

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