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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

Rain falls in Hermosa; about 70 percent of evacuees have been allowed to return home

Blaze is 32,076 acres, remains 15 percent contained

DATE: Jun 14, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

416 Fire: Top reader photos

Durango Herald readers have shared about 1,500 photos over the last two weeks. We've selected the top photos to share. Check them out.

DATE: Jun 14, 2018 | CATEGORY: Gallery

416 Fire: Reader photos, Thursday, June 14

Herald readers share their photos from Day 14 of the 416 Fire. 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 14, 2018 | CATEGORY: Gallery

Burro Fire slows; Mancos State Park joins list of closures

Fire reaches 2,800 acres on Wednesday

DATE: Jun 14, 2018 | CATEGORY: Pine River Times news

Initial evacuees go home, but more placed on pre-evacuation

416 Fire - now at 27,420 acres - expected to burn well into July

DATE: Jun 14, 2018 | CATEGORY: Pine River Times news

When wildfires rage, where do animals go?

Wildlife and fire experts say critters can fend for themselves

DATE: Jun 14, 2018 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Initial evacuees go home, but more placed on pre-evacuation

416 Fire – now at 27,420 acres – expected to burn well into July

DATE: Jun 13, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photos: Thousands take to the streets for ‘No Kings’ march and rally in Durango

Photos: Navajo Trail OpenFriday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Friday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Photos: Durango Fire Protection District opens Station 2

Photos: Hundreds gather to honor fallen Bloomfield Police officer Timothy OntiverosA solemn procession stretched for blocks Monday morning along West Apache Street in Farmington – a display of unity, grief and honor for Bloomfield Police Officer Timothy Ontiveros, 32.About 7 a.m., a large contingent of law enforcement, motorcyclists, friends and grieving family prepared to embark on the motorcade to the 9 a.m. service at the Bloomfield High School football stadium to celebrate the life of the officer.