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Fort Lewis College closes open space, trails

Fort Lewis College has joined a growing number of agencies to close public lands and impose fire restrictions. The college has closed trails and open space on campus, including th...

DATE: Jun 18, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

416 Fire smolders and creeps; crews focus on Falls Creek area

Return to dry, hot conditions expected this week

DATE: Jun 18, 2018 | CATEGORY: Pine River Times news

More evacuees go home as rain dampens fire

Direct attack planned to secure Falls Creek Ridge

DATE: Jun 18, 2018 | CATEGORY: Pine River Times news

416 Fire: Reader photos June 18-22, 2018

From rain to support signs to photos of the 416 Fire itself, 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.

DATE: Jun 18, 2018 | CATEGORY: Gallery

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

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