Wildfire

Ice Fire west of Silverton 45% contained

The Ice Fire west of Silverton experienced no growth from Friday to Saturday, holding steady at nearly 600 acres and reaching 45% containment. Weather forecasts call for dry and b...

DATE: Oct 24, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Snow expected this weekend across Southwest Colorado

San Juan Mountains could receive up to 12 inches by Tuesday

DATE: Oct 23, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Ice Fire reaches 30% containment, despite high winds

Blaze west of Silverton remains under investigation

DATE: Oct 22, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Ice Fire west of Silverton grows to 508 acres, 15% contained

‘We’re in a much better position tonight than we were 24 hours ago’

DATE: Oct 20, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Wildfire burning west of Silverton grows to 320 acres

About 20 hikers trapped and evacuated above fire

DATE: Oct 19, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Evacuations remain in place for north-central Colorado fire

BOULDER – Nearly 3,000 people were forced to flee from a fast-moving fire in north-central Colorado and authorities believe some buildings were lost. The CalWood Fire started arou...

DATE: Oct 18, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Fire starts deep in Weminuche Wilderness

Blaze scorched about 38 acres as of Thursday

DATE: Oct 15, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Needles Fire at Purgatory Resort north of Durango 100% contained

Cause of blaze remains under investigation

DATE: Oct 12, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Needles Fire near Purgatory Resort’s Lift 2 at 80% containment

Firefighters, aided by helicopters, work to complete fire lines on Sunday

DATE: Oct 11, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Needles Fire near Purgatory Resort 65% contained

Response interrupted Friday by unapproved drone

DATE: Oct 10, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Fire near Purgatory Resort listed at 6 acres

Firefighters report limited growth Thursday

DATE: Oct 8, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Wildfire breaks out near Purgatory Resort

2 air tankers, more than 20 firefighters begin initial attack

DATE: Oct 7, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

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