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Upper Pine River Fire Protection District

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

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

Dry and warm weather projected this summer

DATE: Mar 28, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

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

Blaze started Tuesday evening southeast of Bayfield

DATE: Feb 23, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

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

DATE: Sep 20, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

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

Training effort funded by $200,000 federal grant

DATE: Sep 3, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Upper Pine fire talks mental health for national video

Public service announcement raises awareness of wellness resources

DATE: Jul 21, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Home explosion injures La Plata County woman

Cause under investigation, likely propane-related

DATE: Jul 9, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Wildfire east of Durango now 100% contained

Vosburg Pike Fire is 67 acres in size

DATE: Jun 17, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

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

Blaze is 75% contained; cause remains under investigation

DATE: Jun 16, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Upper Pine quells brush fire east of Bayfield

Blaze likely caused by ’smoking material’

DATE: May 12, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County fire districts explore virtual reality

Study tests whether new technology improves skills

DATE: Apr 24, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Upper Pine fire chief named president of national association

Peers say Bruce Evans’ focus is on lifting others

DATE: Apr 19, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

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