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Silverton shop owners feel economic squeeze from 416 Fire

Silverton shop owners feel economic squeeze from 416 Fire

Retail-dependent economy already struggling after weak winter

Ash runoff from 416 Fire turns Animas River black

Ash runoff from 416 Fire turns Animas River black

Biologists paying close attention to potential fish kill

Burro Fire teams plan to secure fire lines, mop up after rain

Burro Fire teams plan to secure fire lines, mop up after rain

Hot weather, fire risk expected throughout week

416 Fire smolders and creeps; crews focus on Falls Creek area

416 Fire smolders and creeps; crews focus on Falls Creek area

Return to dry, hot conditions expected this week

Air tankers play vital role in fighting 416 Fire

Air tankers play vital role in fighting 416 Fire

Planes drop more retardant than any summer since Missionary Ridge

More evacuees go home as rain dampens fire

More evacuees go home as rain dampens fire

Direct attack planned to secure Falls Creek Ridge

Evacuations lifted in Hermosa area; residents, businesses can return

Evacuations lifted in Hermosa area; residents, businesses can return

Fire officials hold community meetings today; storm cools 416 Fire, but it’s not out

Big rain allows Burro Fire teams to prepare for new week

Big rain allows Burro Fire teams to prepare for new week

‘They are doing what firefighters do ... cleaning up gear and enjoying the break’

‘It’s the perfect kind of rain’

‘It’s the perfect kind of rain’

More evacuations lifted; U.S. Highway 550 to reopen, without restrictions

Thanks, Bud. Tropical storm brings steady rainfall to 416 Fire

Thanks, Bud. Tropical storm brings steady rainfall to 416 Fire

Forecasters predict up to 0.8 inches of moisture through Sunday, surpassing June average

Initiatives created for relief from 416, Burro fires

Initiatives created for relief from 416, Burro fires

Several efforts were announced to help the community

Gov. Hickenlooper pledges help to Durango and Silverton in wake of 416 Fire

Gov. Hickenlooper pledges help to Durango and Silverton in wake of 416 Fire

Congressmen join governor to do some public relations

Durango train faces tough questions going forward

Durango train faces tough questions going forward

Railroad will study options to further reduce fire danger in drought years

Rain calms Burro Fire; bulldozers cut ‘solid lines’ on fire’s west side

Rain calms Burro Fire; bulldozers cut ‘solid lines’ on fire’s west side

‘Extended monsoons’ needed to put out fire, reopen forest

8 homes in Moab burn as wildfires menace the West

8 homes in Moab burn as wildfires menace the West

Fire along Wyoming-Colorado border doubles in size

Burro Fire continues to grow; storm could bring lightning, a little rain

Burro Fire continues to grow; storm could bring lightning, a little rain

Fire jumps Forest Road 561 to south, moves northeast

When wildfires rage, where do animals go?

When wildfires rage, where do animals go?

Wildlife and fire experts say critters can fend for themselves

Initial evacuees go home, but more placed on pre-evacuation

Initial evacuees go home, but more placed on pre-evacuation

416 Fire – now at 27,420 acres – expected to burn well into July

Burro Fire slows; Mancos State Park joins list of closures

Burro Fire slows; Mancos State Park joins list of closures

Fire reaches 2,800 acres on Wednesday

Burro Fire meeting will be at Dolores Community Center June 14

Burro Fire meeting will be at Dolores Community Center June 14

Specifics on forest closure will also be presented

Some evacuees go home; firefighters focus on 416’s southwest side

Some evacuees go home; firefighters focus on 416’s southwest side

‘Happy to get back. We were tired of living out of suitcases’

Crews struggle to contain Burro Fire; CPW closes some areas

Crews struggle to contain Burro Fire; CPW closes some areas

Fire jumps to 2,684 acres; Lone Dome and Fish Creek closed

La Plata County approves Stage 3 fire restrictions

La Plata County approves Stage 3 fire restrictions

Homeless camp evacuated, coal-fired steam engines prohibited

Durango considers closing trails, open spaces to recreation

Durango considers closing trails, open spaces to recreation

Extreme fire danger has area land agencies taking similar action