Fire

Local News

Apartment fire in South Durango likely caused by errantly placed candle

destroyed unit; response shut city thoroughfare for several hours

December 31, 2024

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East Eighth Avenue reopens as apartment fire investigation continues

A blaze broke out in an apartment complex, torching at least one unit

December 27, 2024

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Despite predictions, Southwest Colorado had an unusually quiet wildfire season

Ignitions on San Juan National Forest were just 12% of the five-year average

December 18, 2024

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U.S. Forest Service funding will improve preparation for wildfires in San Juan National Forest

Project will focus on wooded areas near homes

September 29, 2024

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Dolores Ranger District plans three prescribed burns in September

Haycamp Mesa, Boggy Draw and Salter are selected

September 6, 2024

Regional News

Electric vehicles aren’t more likely to ignite, but Colorado firefighters are adapting to the challenge of burning batteries

A Tesla supercharging location is seen on Kipling Street, June 3, 2024 in Houston. Charging stations have been hit particularly…

August 29, 2024

Local News

Durango fire and police chiefs look back on 50th anniversary of 1974 Main Avenue fire

of fallen firefighter says day is bittersweet in her memory

August 28, 2024

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San Juan National Forest wildland firefighter injured en route to assignment

Fincham was traveling to a wildfire when he suffered a medical event

July 24, 2024

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Miller Middle School students to begin year in temporary location

month’s fire delayed completion of new building, according to 9-R

July 23, 2024

Local News

With six months on the job, Durango’s new fire marshal is busy as ever

Stephen Rinaldi is placing an emphasis on process improvement, community connections

July 16, 2024

Local News

Cause of Vallecito Marina fire still undetermined

Marina’s phones and electricity were working again by 11 a.m. Monday

July 3, 2024

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Vallecito area hit hard by multiple fires

least three fires on Sunday night involved lightning strikes, one fire that left marina damaged

July 3, 2024

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Community bands together to help Durango woman after her mobile home burns

Mariselva Ponce de Leon lost almost all of her possessions

June 25, 2024

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Small fire at Miller Middle School causes up to $150,000 in damages

9-R officials unsure if destruction will impact construction timeline

June 17, 2024

Local News

Firefighters douse blaze that started in Schneider Park

Investigators believe it was arson; fire spread along Animas River, grew to about 70 feet in length

June 13, 2024

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How did a wildfire east of Bayfield set land managers up for success?

a tour of Dry Lake Fire burn area, forest partners saw firsthand the benefits of fire

May 24, 2024

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Firefighters grow Spruce Creek Fire to 1,644 acres

officials hope to burn through Friday if weather allows

May 21, 2024

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Air tanker base opens for what fire official say could be another active wildfire season

Fly-in a chance for first responders to familiarize themselves with various craft

May 21, 2024

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Crews hope to expand wildfire near Dolores to 4,000 acres

Creek Fire has burned 10 acres in an area prepped for prescribed burn

May 17, 2024

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Injured firefighter greeted by community support in Durango

months after a tree landed on his head, 50 motorcyclists rode to raise money for Jim Meyer

May 8, 2024

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4-acre fire contained near mobile home park west of Durango

40 mobile homes were placed on pre-evacuation notice in Lightner Creek area

May 7, 2024

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Fort Lewis College to implement fire safety initiatives into social media marketing class

Students will use marketing skills to help spread awareness about fire safety

April 29, 2024

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Free workshops to review wildfire mitigation, defensible space and home hardening techniques

on community preparedness to provide resources, training

April 12, 2024

Local News

Durango kennel-free cattery brings 12 cats displaced by Lahaina fire back to mainland

Care Durango a sanctuary, shelter and rescue all rolled into one

April 10, 2024