Wildfire

Fire destroys shop, causes explosions south of Cortez

Unattended burn pile triggers grass fire

August 18, 2017

Smoke from 842 Fire to settle in nearby valleys

The 842 Fire, caused by lightning, has burned 743 acres.Courtesy of U.S. Forest Service Drip torches will be used during…

August 17, 2017

Fire crews starting operations to expand small fire in HD Mountains

Pre-firing operations are starting Wednesday in the HD Mountains to expand the 842 Fire. The fire was caused by lightning…

August 9, 2017

UPDATE: Ute Mountain lightning-strike fire doubles in size

Fire covered 15 acres Friday morning

July 20, 2017

Chance of rain in SW Colorado; BLM lifts fire restrictions

The Colorado Water Conservation Board on Friday predicted a 30-70 percent chance of measurable rain in the Four Corners area.Courtesy…

July 14, 2017

Wildfire data seek to reduce drone disruptions

Rising popularity in drones having adverse effect on firefighting operations

July 13, 2017

East Rim Fire jumps to 689 acres, 25 percent containment

Blaze burns in steep terrain on rim of Dolores River

July 10, 2017

Lightning blamed in brush fire south of Cortez

Neighbors pitch in with shovels, garden hoses

July 9, 2017

Exact cause of Lightner Creek Fire to remain ‘undetermined’

Firefighters know it started in a house, but that’s all

July 7, 2017

Wildfires continue to burn in Montezuma, Dolores counties

One fully contained, two others growing

July 5, 2017

Cost of Lightner Creek Fire tops $2 million

The tab will be picked up by the state of Colorado and federal government, which have a cost-sharing agreement, he…

July 5, 2017

Fires flare up in Montezuma, Dolores counties

Dry lightning faulted; three wildfires, spot fires burning

July 3, 2017

Brush fire temporarily closes Navajo Lake campground

A brush fire broke out near the Cottonwood Campground at the west end of the Navajo Lake State Park on…

July 2, 2017

Lightner Creek Fire evacuees begin to return home

Returns done in two stages, depending on location

July 1, 2017

Most evacuations remain in place for Lightner Creek Fire

Fire stays at 20% containment Friday

June 30, 2017

Drones increasingly interfere with aerial firefighting, official says

Fire retardant uselessly discarded, planes grounded

June 29, 2017

Firefighters cautiously optimistic about Lightner Creek Fire

Evacuations, pre-evac notices remain in place

June 29, 2017

Montezuma County, BLM enact fire restrictions

Officials ask campers to be careful this weekend

June 29, 2017

Lightner Creek Fire declared disaster emergency

Fire expected to grow with hot, windy weather in forecast

June 29, 2017

5 things to know today about the Lightner Creek Fire

National Weather Service 1. So far, no new evacuations have been ordered. Some residents are on pre-evacuation notice. Here are…

June 29, 2017

Firefighters brace for second hot, windy day at Lightner Creek Fire

State team to take command; air support to continue

June 28, 2017

Four fires spark along U.S. 491 in Cortez

Dry conditions raise fire danger, chief says

June 14, 2017

San Juan Forest proposes prescribed burn plan

Goal is to reduce fuels, improve forest ecology

June 6, 2017

CU expert: Intense western wildfire trend expected to worsen

Tipton wants more money for mitigation

May 19, 2017