Wildfire - The Durango Herald

As wildfire danger looms, Arizona forests close

PHOENIX – Tourists and the residents of Arizona mountain towns that rely on them won’t have access to parts of some national forests this summer as authorities attempt to prevent wildfires i...

DATE: May 18, 2018 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Two brush fires contained north of Durango

Two wildfires burning near Shalona Lake north of Durango had been fully contained as of Thursday afternoon. Both fires were about 100 feet by 100 feet in size, said Scot Davis wit...

DATE: May 17, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Majority of Southwest Colorado under fire watch

Watch will be in effect until 9 p.m. Thursday

DATE: May 16, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Barrel fire spreads to grass, torches shed north of Bayfield

Countywide fire ban ignored; suspect cited

DATE: May 7, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Norwood Ranger District plans controlled burns on 8,052 acres

Goal is to protect ponderosa pines, forage, wildlife

DATE: May 2, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango Air Tanker Base prepares for busy year

Wildfire season arrives early in Southwest Colorado

DATE: May 2, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Southwest Colorado in ‘Stage 1’ fire restrictions

On a day where people in Durango woke up to hazy skies and the smell of smoke, all of Southwest Colorado entered the first stage of fire restrictions as a result of high fire danger across t...

DATE: May 1, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Wildfires cause hazy skies in Southwest Colorado

Winds blow smoke from Arizona and New Mexico

DATE: Apr 30, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Red flag warning issued Sunday in Southwest Colorado

Fire restrictions are expected to be put in place throughout week

DATE: Apr 29, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Residents urged to practice fire safety during dry conditions

State Patrol announces ‘zero tolerance’ for reckless behaviors

DATE: Apr 26, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Newly elected mayor, board members take office

Town enacts fire ban, considers applications for town attorney

DATE: Apr 25, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Fire blows out of control on County Road 526

Once again, a fire to clear ditches on a local ranch blew out of control. Tuesday’s blaze burned about 20 acres on County Road 526, said Deputy Chief Roy Vreeland of the Upper Pin...

DATE: Apr 24, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News