Wildfire

Fire danger rears its head, with red flag warning issued for Southwest Colorado

Wind, low humidity and dry vegetation cause concern

DATE: Jun 20, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Fire on Missionary Ridge is 21 acres, 90% contained

Additional firefighting resources on call for stormy weather

DATE: Jun 13, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Firefighters battle slow-moving wildfire on Missionary Ridge

Stevens Creek blaze grows to about 4 acres; no structures threatened

DATE: Jun 11, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Boggy Draw prescribed burn wraps up north of Dolores

Conditions allow crews to finish a day early

DATE: Jun 10, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Crews will keep fighting fire Friday on Missionary Ridge

No structures are threatened, Forest Service says

DATE: Jun 7, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Small fire breaks out on Missionary Ridge north of Durango

Officials say blaze not expected to grow significantly

DATE: Jun 6, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Natural disaster aid bill to help Forest Service recoup funds

Tipton joins majority in supporting spending package

DATE: Jun 4, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Investigators conclude Burro Fire likely human-caused

No lightning reported in area; fire broke out on popular trail

DATE: Jun 3, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Investigators conclude Burro Fire likely human-caused

No lightning had been reported in area; June 8, 2018, fire broke out on popular trail

DATE: Jun 1, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Fire’s scar looms as life returns to normal

Residents reflect on life during and after the blaze

DATE: Jun 1, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

A year later, much remains to be done around 416 Fire burn area

Several projects seek to repair impacts of 54,000-acre blaze

DATE: Jun 1, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

When will Forest Service name cause of 416 Fire?

With intense community speculation, agency declines comment

DATE: Jun 1, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

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