Wildfire

Burro Fire management team in Dolores prepares for long haul

Monday morning, a National Interagency Incident Management team set up a small tent city on the campus, complete with a…

June 12, 2018

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State and federal elected officials to visit Durango on Friday

Blaze grows to 23,378 acres; Highway 550 remains closed Tuesday

June 12, 2018

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Firefighters use burnouts to outsmart 416 Fire

Blaze grows to 22,130 acres; more homes on pre-evacuation; public lands to close

June 12, 2018

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Forest Service to close San Juan National Forest for first time ever

Closure needed to prevent human-caused fires, officials say

June 11, 2018

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San Juan National Forest is closing to recreation; McPhee uncertain

McPhee marina, boat ramp likely to be open

June 11, 2018

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Rain could arrive in SW Colorado this weekend; monsoons, not

The sun rises through smoky skies Monday morning. The 416 Fire continues to burn north of Durango, but the National…

June 11, 2018

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Firefighters once again hold back 416 Fire from Hermosa homes

Fire has grown to more than 22,130 acres as of Monday morning

June 11, 2018

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Thermal imaging guides 416 Fire decisions

Firefighters expecting a long battle

June 11, 2018

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Weather makes fighting 416 Fire tough

High winds on ridges pushed blaze into drainages

June 11, 2018

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Burro Fire grows to 1,400 acres; forest closing to recreation

The main fire is burning in steep spruce-fir timber 5 miles up the Bear Creek trail on the south side…

June 11, 2018

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Burro Fire doubles in size to 1,000 acres; forest plans to close

Fire poses challenge in steep terrain, older stands of timber

June 10, 2018

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Weather service issues advisory about dense smoke, low visibility

State health department also warns about air quality

June 10, 2018

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416 Fire nearly doubles in size; 675 more residences ordered to evacuate

Highway 550 closed due to fire activity

June 10, 2018

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‘It’s going to get worse before it gets better’

Severe fire conditions expected to persist; 220 more homes evacuated Saturday

June 9, 2018

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Evacuees may be surprised by what insurance covers

Residents should document valuables and take photos of home

June 8, 2018

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Burro Fire reaches 100 acres amid air and ground attack

Air quality advisory issued in wake of Burro, 416 fires

June 8, 2018

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Smoke may be here for a while. Is it dangerous?

Residents advised to limit activity, close windows to avoid exposure

June 8, 2018

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Nearly 500 homes evacuated in Hermosa area; more pre-evacuations issued

More than 1,000 homes evacuated

June 7, 2018

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Hermosa residents watch, prepare for 416 Fire

Fire crews build defensible space around evacuated homes

June 6, 2018

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416 Fire grows another 1,000 acres, remains 10 percent contained

Hot and dry conditions contribute to active fire behavior

June 6, 2018

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Irongate residents among first to attack 416 Fire

Flames spotted after train passed subdivision

June 5, 2018

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Crews expect another dry, hot day on 416 Fire

Blaze grows to nearly 3,000 acres, remains 10 percent contained

June 5, 2018

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Crews gain upper hand on fire northwest of Pleasant View

Containment of fire expected Tuesday afternoon

June 4, 2018

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Crews report some progress on New Mexico wildfire

Fire area reaches 56 square miles

June 4, 2018