Wildfire - The Durango Herald

Burn-out operations increase fire to 407 acres in HD Mountains

Favorable weather allows crews to torch overgrown forest near Bayfield

DATE: Aug 11, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Fire in HD Mountains grows to 35 acres

A small fire caused by a lightning strike in the HD Mountains east of Bayfield has been encouraged to grow a little bigger, and it has done just that. Firing operations began Wedn...

DATE: Aug 10, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Fire crews starting operations to expand small fire in HD Mountains

Firing operations are tentatively planned for Wednesday to expand the perimeter of a small lightning-caused wildfire in the HD Mountains to improve forest health and reduce future wildfire d...

DATE: Aug 9, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Exact causes of three Durango-area fire remain undetermined

1111 Camino, Tercero Townhouse and Lightner Creek fires under investigation

DATE: Aug 2, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County lifts all fire restrictions

July rainfall permeates southern parts of county

DATE: Jul 26, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Lightning strike causes fire near Ute Mountain

Fire covered eight acres Thursday afternoon

DATE: Jul 20, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Wildfires burn out of control in Nevada, California

Blaze threatens homes near Yosemite

DATE: Jul 18, 2017 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Real-time wildfire location data seeks to reduce drone disruptions

Rising popularity in drones having adverse effect on firefighting operations

DATE: Jul 11, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Lightning blamed in brush fire south of Cortez

Neighbors pitch in with shovels, garden hoses

DATE: Jul 10, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

California fires spread quickly; blazes tamed in Colorado

SANTA MARIA, Calif. – A pair of California wildfires have quickly spread, threatening hundreds of homes and forcing evacuations at a popular lakeside campground and a summer camp where flame...

DATE: Jul 9, 2017 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Fire northeast of Bayfield at 10 acres

Wildfire is growing steadily, but slowly

DATE: Jul 9, 2017 | CATEGORY: Pine River Times news

Fire northeast of Bayfield at 10 acres

Wildfire is growing steadily, but slowly

DATE: Jul 9, 2017 | 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.