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Wildfire

Air tankers play vital role in fighting 416 Fire

Planes drop more retardant than any summer since Missionary Ridge

DATE: Jun 18, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

More evacuees go home as rain dampens fire

Direct attack planned to secure Falls Creek Ridge

DATE: Jun 17, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Fire tanker base

The Durango Air Tanker Base has already used more than 400,000 gallons of retardant this wildfire season to date, June 15 , 2019, the most in a summer period since the Missionary Ridge Fire in 2002.

DATE: Jun 17, 2018 | CATEGORY: Gallery

Food donations come to Silverton as 416 Fire cuts into tourism

The Wells Group organizes a drive, many pitch in

DATE: Jun 17, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Big rain allows Burro Fire teams to prepare for new week

‘They are doing what firefighters do ... cleaning up gear and enjoying the break’

DATE: Jun 17, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

'It's the perfect kind of rain'

More evacuations lifted; U.S. Highway 550 to reopen, without restrictions

DATE: Jun 17, 2018 | CATEGORY: Pine River Times news

Update: Bulldozers finish Burro Fire lines; crews prepare for next steps

Fire reaches 3,715 acres on Saturday; crews prepare for back-burns

DATE: Jun 17, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Evacuations lifted in Hermosa area; residents, businesses can return

Fire officials hold community meetings today; storm cools 416 Fire, but it’s not out

DATE: Jun 17, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

‘It’s the perfect kind of rain’

More evacuations lifted; U.S. Highway 550 to reopen, without restrictions

DATE: Jun 16, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Have you heard latest on 416 Fire? Spreading the word takes a small army

Phones, social media and face-to-face meetings help reach many audiences

DATE: Jun 16, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Bulldozers finish Burro Fire lines; crews prepare for next steps

Fire reaches 3,715 acres on Saturday; crews prepare for back-burns

DATE: Jun 16, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango train faces tough questions going forward

Railroad will study options to further reduce fire danger in drought years

DATE: Jun 16, 2018 | CATEGORY: Pine River Times news

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