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

Multiday simulation includes mock evacuations of hospital, subdivisions

As drought outlook takes shape, preparations begin for wildfire season in Southwest Colorado

Dry and warm weather projected this summer

Firefighters save a cat, two dogs; dilapidated house is demolished

Blaze started Tuesday evening southeast of Bayfield

In high-risk Southwest Colorado, fire chiefs point to wildfire areas of concern

Interactive maps help residents see address-by-address where mitigation is needed

Upper Pine Fire in Bayfield aims to train 100 new first responders in a year

Training effort funded by $200,000 federal grant

Upper Pine fire talks mental health for national video

Public service announcement raises awareness of wellness resources

Home explosion injures La Plata County woman

Cause under investigation, likely propane-related

Wildfire east of Durango now 100% contained

Vosburg Pike Fire is 67 acres in size

Evacuations lifted for homes near 70-acre wildfire east of Durango

Blaze is 75% contained; cause remains under investigation

Upper Pine quells brush fire east of Bayfield

Blaze likely caused by ’smoking material’

La Plata County fire districts explore virtual reality

Study tests whether new technology improves skills

Upper Pine fire chief named president of national association

Peers say Bruce Evans’ focus is on lifting others