Wildfire - The Durango Herald

Satellite imagery company launches wildfire Twitter feed

SANTA FE, N.M. – A new tool for visualizing and tracking wildfires from the sky was launched on Twitter Wednesday by a New Mexico-based startup company, in an effort that combines super-comp...

DATE: Jul 19, 2018 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Unforeseen breaks helped firefighters during 416 Fire

Hurricane Bud’s remnants, timing of fire’s start helped offset tough natural setting

DATE: Jul 19, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

For one Durango couple, new concrete wall kept them safe from mudslides

Day after heavy rain caused flooding because of fire-scarred land, campers recount the deluge

DATE: Jul 18, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Town of Bayfield lifts fire restrictions

Ban was enacted on June 11

DATE: Jul 16, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Fires near Mancos, Dove Creek die down

Hilltop Fire has had little growth

DATE: Jul 16, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Suspects in Colorado wildfire turn selves in to police

EAGLE, Colo. – Authorities say two people suspected of starting a central Colorado wildfire by using tracer rounds at a firing range have turned themselves in to police. The Eagle...

DATE: Jul 16, 2018 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Initial response to 416 Fire was critical to protecting homes

Early decision to call in federal resources likely prevented fire from jumping highway

DATE: Jul 14, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Fire starts on BLM land south of Mancos

Officials are allowing fire to burn for natural benefits

DATE: Jul 13, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Several lightning-caused fires start east of Durango

Firefighters respond to at least four start-ups

DATE: Jul 13, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Previously closed trails and roads re-open near burn areas

Some public lands to remain off limits until next year

DATE: Jul 12, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Man accused of starting Colorado wildfire charged with arson

DENVER – Colorado prosecutors charged a man Thursday with 141 counts of arson, representing dozens of homes and buildings destroyed by a massive wildfire that firefighters are still battling...

DATE: Jul 12, 2018 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Heated car part sparks fire near Oxford

A truck driver may have stopped a roadside fire from growing into something more serious Thursday near Oxford. Using a fire extinguisher and a shovel from his truck, Jeremy Cochra...

DATE: Jul 12, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News