What is a ‘red flag warning?’ Jerry McBride/Durango Herald<br><br>The National Weather Service has issued a red flag warning for the Mancos area Monday and Tuesday.du1-i-syn “There… March 2, 2024
Durango 911 dispatcher assists in successful births of two babies Childbirth calls are rare, but dispatcher Jennifer Rivera got two in one night February 25, 2024
Car bursts into flames after hitting tree on La Plata Highway Passersby pull person from the wreckage February 24, 2024
Pueblo Community College receives fire mitigation grant The college will create a program surrounding fire mitigation with the funds January 25, 2024
Durango fire officials believe oily rags sparked Ore House restaurant blaze Fire was deemed ‘accidental.’ Business owner estimates it will take at least six months to reopen business January 11, 2024
Ore House restaurant in Durango catches fire Blaze causes extensive damage to kitchen area January 2, 2024
Two wildfires – one active, one stagnant – burn near Pagosa Springs One blaze caused by lightning; cause of other fire undetermined October 24, 2023
Firefighters work to contain Hope Fire near McPhee Dam and Bradfield Campground The fire was started by lightning on Sept. 21 September 29, 2023
Ban on open fires and use of fireworks suspended in Montezuma County Recent moisture in the area has significantly lowered wildfire risk September 7, 2023
Fire restrictions lifted across Southwest Colorado Montezuma County restrictions remain in place August 31, 2023
La Plata County family loses home in blaze Fire started on outside of house northeast of Oxford August 29, 2023
West Fork Fire near Navajo Lake 90% contained Most of San Juan County, New Mexico, seeing moderate to severe drought conditions. August 13, 2023
Another fire breaks out near Navajo Lake Lightning continues to plague dry vegetation near Colorado-New Mexico Border August 8, 2023
Lightning the cause of Navajo Lake fire, officials say BLM fire officials aim to have blaze 50% contained by Monday night August 7, 2023
Fires break out near Navajo Lake at Colorado-New Mexico state line Firefighters are en route to assess the blaze; no reported impact to structures August 5, 2023
La Plata County family loses home in fire east of Durango Blaze reportedly started on front porch, but cause remains under investigation August 4, 2023
Fireworks start small fires during Bayfield Fourth of July celebration Spectators help prevent blaze from reaching senior center July 6, 2023
Arkansas Loop Fire scorches 86 acres south of Durango Type III crew on scene with more support en route June 28, 2023
A wildfire camera bill repeatedly fails. Secret survey results at the Capitol might explain why Lawmakers on both sides of aisle praise legislation, but then it goes nowhere June 7, 2023
Firefighters respond to fire at Butler Arms apartments Fire on the second floor of apartment building was extinguished April 28, 2023
Wildfire evacuation drill grows in third year Residents in five subdivisions practiced leaving homes in an emergency situation April 28, 2023
Fire chiefs urge prevention and legislation to protect Colorado communities Officials call for more staffing, controlled fires and awareness April 7, 2023
Space heater sparks RV fire in Bayfield Nearby vehicle and power lines also go up in flames early Monday February 6, 2023