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Fire near Purgatory Resort listed at 6 acres

Firefighters report limited growth Thursday

DATE: Oct 8, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Wildfire breaks out near Purgatory Resort

2 air tankers, more than 20 firefighters begin initial attack

DATE: Oct 7, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Statewide fire ban expires, but still no campfires in Southwest Colorado

U.S. Forest Service remains in Stage 1 restrictions

DATE: Oct 7, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

What’s going on with hazy skies in Southwest Colorado?

Health department says smoke, Weather Service says clouds

DATE: Oct 2, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado’s 3rd largest recorded wildfire continues to spread

DENVER – Winds fueled a northern Colorado wildfire that emergency officials said has damaged structures and moved beyond barriers established by firefighters to slow the fire’s spread. ...

DATE: Sep 27, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

‘It’s a fantastic view of it all’; fire tower turns 50

42-foot-tall lookout serves as home, early detection system for wildfire activity

DATE: Sep 23, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

416 Fire turned out to be a healthy burn for the forest, new studies find

Satellite imagery, ground surveys show robust regrowth of vegetation

DATE: Aug 27, 2020 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Bear rescued in East Canyon Fire released back into the wild

CPW believes animal is well-equipped to survive

DATE: Aug 25, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Polis taps Colorado National Guard to help with wildfires

DENVER – Gov. Jared Polis activated the Colorado National Guard on Friday to help with several wildfires burning across the state. The governor’s office said a Black Hawk helicopt...

DATE: Aug 23, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Wildfire smoke from across the West flowing into Southwest Colorado

Low air quality increases risk of COVID-19

DATE: Aug 20, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Firefighters battle small lightning-caused fire near Rockwood, north of Durango

Additional blazes expected in next day or two on federal lands

DATE: Aug 17, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County lifts all fire restrictions

Move follows lead of other agencies

DATE: Aug 4, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

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