Wildfire - The Durango Herald

Homeowners can help protect properties from wildfire

Homeowners create defensible space, use fire-resistant materials

DATE: Jul 30, 2016 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Calif. wildfire closes famed Big Sur parks

BIG SUR, Calif. – California’s signature parks along the Big Sur coastline that draw thousands of daily visitors were closed Tuesday as one of the state’s two major wildfires threatened the ...

DATE: Jul 26, 2016 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Coal Gulch Fire 95 percent contained

Stage 1 fire ban still in effect south of U.S. Highway 160

DATE: Jul 26, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Coal Gulch Fire 90 percent contained

Firefighters kept fire from spreading

DATE: Jul 25, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Destructive California wildfire drives thousands from homes

SANTA CLARITA, Calif. – A firefighting army converged Monday on a dangerous wildfire burning in the mountainous northern fringe of metropolitan Los Angeles after it wildly expanded and force...

DATE: Jul 25, 2016 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Coal Gulch Fire 75 percent contained as of Sunday night

Showers, low wind offer favorable conditions to those battling the blaze

DATE: Jul 24, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Wildfire sparks west of Durango near Lightner Creek area

Another wildfire reported in Barker Dome area

DATE: Jul 23, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Many Hayden Pass Fire evacuees will return home Tuesday

COALDALE – Most of the residents forced to evacuate by the Hayden Pass Fire will return home Tuesday. Fremont County Sheriff Jim Beicker said at Monday morning’s news briefing tha...

DATE: Jul 18, 2016 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Black Ridge Fire now 100 percent contained

State, federal crews handling cleanup, monitoring

DATE: Jul 18, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Red flag warning, no-burn order in effect Sunday

Dry thunderstorms expected through Monday

DATE: Jul 16, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Red flag warning issued; Black Ridge Fire slows

Blaze 80% contained Friday, but red flag warning Saturday

DATE: Jul 15, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Two more fires start in Southwest Colorado

Two new fires were reported Thursday in the region, one near Durango and another on Ute Mountain Ute Land. They came on the heels of three fires that ignited Wednesday and add to ...

DATE: Jul 14, 2016 | 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.