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Updated: Want to do something outside? Here’s what’s open (and closed)

With most trails and open spaces closed, few outdoor recreation options remain

DATE: Jun 15, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

416 Fire: Reader photos June 15-17, 2018

Herald readers share their photos from the 416 Fire and support of firefighting efforts. If you have photos to share, please email claws@bcimedia.com. Reminder: do not go to the fire to take photos. Please stay clear of the area. Also, do not fly drones over the fire area; it is illegal.

DATE: Jun 15, 2018 | CATEGORY: Gallery

Gov. Hickenlooper pledges help to Durango and Silverton in wake of 416 Fire

Congressmen join governor to do some public relations

DATE: Jun 15, 2018 | CATEGORY: Pine River Times news

Storms forecast over 416 Fire could be a mixed bag for firefighters

Moisture helps, but wind, lightning are problems

DATE: Jun 14, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Montana enters fire season still recovering from last year

State has just $4 million in firefighting fund

DATE: Jun 14, 2018 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Fire behavior analysts help on 416 Fire

A significant part of fighting a wildland fire is predicting fire behavior and weather. Fire behavior analysts are helping on the 416 Fire by measuring the humidity in the air and to conduct burnouts, in which firefighters set their own fires to starve a larger fire of fuel.

DATE: Jun 14, 2018 | CATEGORY: Gallery

Fire analysts key to devising battle plans on 416 Fire

Predictions determine how burnouts are set, including dropping pingpong-like balls from the sky

DATE: Jun 14, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Burro Fire grows to 3,400 acres; rainfall expected

Fire jumps Forest Road 561 to south, moves northeast

DATE: Jun 14, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

The Burro Fire

Images from the edge of the Burro Fire.

DATE: Jun 14, 2018 | CATEGORY: Gallery

Navajo Nation tightens fire restrictions across reservation

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. – The Navajo Nation is tightening fire restrictions across the reservation because of ongoing drought. Tribal President Russell Begaye says people should be pra...

DATE: Jun 14, 2018 | CATEGORY: Regional News