Wildfire - The Durango Herald

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

Colorado wildfire that destroyed 23 homes was human-caused

COLORADO SPRINGS, â€“ A fire that destroyed 23 homes in southern Colorado was human-caused, according to investigators. El Paso County Sheriff Bill Elder said he thinks the blaze ...

DATE: Apr 22, 2018 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Dry winter, spring winds deliver high-risk fire conditions to Southwest Colorado

By Megan Graham As we welcome the warmer, drier, windier months that characterize spring in Southwest Colorado, this spring also brings with it an air of caution and concern for t...

DATE: Apr 21, 2018 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Cortez Fire Protection District approves purchase of bunker gear

Board also discusses election polling place move

DATE: Apr 19, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado could be in for worst fire season since ’12, ’13

CENTENNIAL – Forecasts indicate Colorado could be in for its worst wildfire year since the historic fire seasons of 2012 and 2013, leading Gov. John Hickenlooper and fire officials to warn r...

DATE: Apr 13, 2018 | CATEGORY: Regional News

LPEA adopts safety measures to help prevent wildfire

Windy, dry conditions are a concern

DATE: Apr 13, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Unsettled weather heading to Southwest Colorado

Local firefighting agencies issue ‘no burn’ days

DATE: Apr 12, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Red flag warning issued for Montezuma, La Plata counties

Weather conditions ideal for fires to spread

DATE: Apr 10, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Brush fire forces family’s evacuation near Towaoc

U.S. 160 closed for a few hours on Saturday afternoon

DATE: Apr 7, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Montezuma County enacts fire ban after Towaoc blaze

U.S. Highway 160 shut down to traffic during blaze

DATE: Apr 7, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Prescribed burns planned near Pagosa Springs

A prescribed burn of about 400 acres is planned for the Turkey Springs and Brockover Mesa areas northwest of Pagosa Springs as early as Monday. Actual dates of the burns will depe...

DATE: Apr 5, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News