Wildfire - The Durango Herald

Haze blowing in from Siberia and California

Smoke blown in from fires in California and Siberia created a lingering haze over the La Plata Mountains on Monday evening and into Tuesday. The jet stream can bring both smoke an...

DATE: Apr 21, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Tipton pushes feds to help fight wildfires

WASHINGTON, D.C. – As wildfire season approaches, Rep. Scott Tipton, R-Cortez, is aggressively pushing for federal agencies to be proactive about the issue. Tipton introduced the ...

DATE: Apr 14, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

213 Fire calm for now

Firefighters continue to attack hot spots and mop up at the 213 Fire along La Posta Road (County Road 213) west of Bondad Hill. “It’s a lot of the same old, same old,” said Sara J...

DATE: Apr 14, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Strong winds may stoke fire

Red-flag day could pose problems for firefighters at 213 Fire

DATE: Apr 13, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

213 Fire continues to burn but presents no danger

Firefighters working to douse hot spots

DATE: Apr 12, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Prescribed burn planned near Turkey Springs

The Forest Service is expecting few visibility issues for drivers as it begins prescribed burns Thursday in the Turkey Springs area about 10 miles west of Pagosa Springs. The Pag...

DATE: Apr 8, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Raising the red flag on Southwest Colorado

Warm, dry weather continues to affect us during shoulder season

DATE: Apr 6, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

County tightens driveway standards

Move taken to aid firefighting response

DATE: Apr 2, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Red flag warning: Day 2

High, gusty winds, low humidity bring threat of fire danger

DATE: Apr 1, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

First red-flag warning issued

No burning between noon and 6 p.m. Wednesday

DATE: Mar 31, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Rebate on wood chipper for wildfire safety

FireWise of Southwest Colorado is offering a rebate on the rental of a wood chipper to reduce overgrown wooded areas on private property. The offer, which begins Wednesday, is ope...

DATE: Mar 30, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News