Wildfire

Firefighters suppressing Loading Pen Fire near Dolores

Two hot-shot crews get air support

DATE: Jun 15, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

U.S. Highway 160 reopens west of Durango near wildfire

East Canyon Fire grows to 2,703 acres

DATE: Jun 15, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mandatory evacuations ordered for fire near La Plata-Montezuma county line

Smoke from 200-acre blaze expected to impact air quality tonight

DATE: Jun 14, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Wildfire closes Colorado Highway 145 northwest of Telluride

Wildfire closes Colorado Highway 145 northwest of TellurideBlaze blamed on winds, unattended campfire

DATE: Jun 13, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photos: Crew in Hesperus ready to respond quickly to wildfires

DATE: Jun 12, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

10-acre wildfire reported on Navajo Nation

Fire is 10% contained with rough terrain and limited access

DATE: Jun 8, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Illegal campfires plague San Juan National Forest

Forest Service says issue critical given high wildfire conditions

DATE: Jun 4, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Rare cutthroat trout, saved in 416 Fire, set to be released back into the wild

Crews mounted rescue mission during wildfire in June 2018

DATE: May 28, 2020 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Heat wave to hit Southwest Colorado on Wednesday

Fire danger, already high, expected to increase

DATE: May 26, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango restricts fires, smoking ahead of Memorial Day weekend

Order prohibits burning on public or private property in city limits

DATE: May 21, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Air attack helps tame fire at base of Ute Mountain

Cause of blaze is under investigation

DATE: May 20, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

On top of extreme drought, firefighters face new challenge: COVID-19

How will pandemic affect firefighting efforts in Southwest Colorado?

DATE: May 14, 2020 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

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