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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

Smoldering Burro Fire reaches 80 percent containment; more rain expected

San Juan National Forest will lift fire restrictions

DATE: Jul 12, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Smoldering Burro Fire reaches 80 percent containment; more rain expected

Containment hits 80 percent, and more rain is expected

DATE: Jul 12, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Ash blamed for fish kill in Animas River

Low water level likely contributed to die-off

DATE: Jul 11, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County downgrades to Stage 2 fire restrictions

Commissioners balk at moving to Stage 1

DATE: Jul 11, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

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