Wildfire

As Los Angeles burns, Hollywood’s Oscar season turns into a pledge drive

When the Palisades Fire broke out in Los Angeles on Jan. 7, Hollywood’s awards season was in full swing. The Golden Globes had transpired less than 48 hours earlier and a series of splashy a...

DATE: Jan 15, 2025 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Colorado firefighters arriving to help with ‘apocalyptic’ California fires

Several firefighting engines from multiple agencies across Colorado are set to arrive in California today to help battle back raging flames in four separate fires across Los Angeles. Gov. Ja...

DATE: Jan 10, 2025 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Despite predictions, Southwest Colorado had an unusually quiet wildfire season

Ignitions on San Juan National Forest were just 12% of the five-year average

DATE: Dec 18, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Insurance commissioner unveils bill to reduce homeowners’ insurance costs at Durango stop

Proposed legislation would force insurers to take wildfire mitigation efforts into account

DATE: Oct 15, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

U.S. Forest Service funding will improve preparation for wildfires in San Juan National Forest

Project will focus on wooded areas near homes

DATE: Sep 29, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Department of Homeland Security adds sniffing device to AI tools helping fight wildfires in Colorado

Gilpin County was the first place in the U.S. to adopt a sensor with the smelling power of a dog that has detected three fires, including one that was extinguished and reignited

DATE: Sep 20, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Photo: Well educated deer

DATE: Aug 15, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

FEMA reaches $1 billion in payouts, settles seven lawsuits for northern NM fire victims

At least six other lawsuits about wildfire or claims process still winding through courts

DATE: Aug 5, 2024 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

San Juan National Forest wildland firefighter injured en route to assignment

Mike Fincham was traveling to a wildfire when he suffered a medical event

DATE: Jul 24, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

With six months on the job, Durango’s new fire marshal is busy as ever

Stephen Rinaldi is placing an emphasis on process improvement, community connections

DATE: Jul 16, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

After a wet June, dry conditions kick off July

Durango saw second-wettest June since 2000

DATE: Jul 1, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Forest Service creates 400-acre containment zone for small fire near Pagosa Springs

Firefighters are using lightning-caused blaze to help reduce fuels

DATE: Jun 13, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

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