Fire

Local News

Firefighters douse car fire at Durango gas station

started in trunk of vehicle, which held two propane tanks

April 3, 2024

Local News

ATF takes over Fort Lewis College arson investigation

enforcement still searching for suspect

March 12, 2024

Local News

La Plata County launches Wildfire Resource Center

map shows risks and resources of individual properties

March 11, 2024

Local News

Law enforcement agencies investigate police car, press box fires at Fort Lewis College

from Fort Lewis College president alerts students

March 11, 2024

Regional News

What is a ‘red flag warning?’

Jerry McBride/Durango Herald<br><br>The National Weather Service has issued a red flag warning for the Mancos area Monday and Tuesday.du1-i-syn “There…

March 2, 2024

Local News

Durango 911 dispatcher assists in successful births of two babies

Childbirth calls are rare, but dispatcher Jennifer Rivera got two in one night

February 25, 2024

Tri-Cities

Car bursts into flames after hitting tree on La Plata Highway

Passersby pull person from the wreckage

February 24, 2024

Local News

Photo: Burning the slash

of Land Management finishes up prescribed burn

February 9, 2024

Local News

Travel trailer catches fire north of Durango

of blaze remains under investigation

January 31, 2024

Local News

Logging by train

forest service partners with railroad for fuel thinning project near Rockwood

January 17, 2024

Local News

Durango residents at a loss as homeowners insurance becomes harder to find

Insurers are shrinking coverage because of wildfire risks, leaving buyers hung out to dry

January 15, 2024

Local News

Durango fire officials believe oily rags sparked Ore House restaurant blaze

was deemed ‘accidental.’ Business owner estimates it will take at least six months to reopen business

January 11, 2024

Local News

Slash pile burns sends smoke into Durango area

of Land Management burning piles Wednesday and Thursday

January 10, 2024

Local News

Ore House restaurant in Durango catches fire

causes extensive damage to kitchen area

January 2, 2024

Local News

Cat alerts family to house fire northeast of Durango

heater blamed for starting early morning blaze

December 18, 2023

Local News

Durango Planning Commission recommends naming fire station road ‘West 12th Street’

Practicality factored into decision to be sent to City Council

December 11, 2023

Local News

Working with ‘good fire’

managers in Southwest Colorado are changing they way they respond to wildfires

December 4, 2023

Local News

Hundred Club of Durango celebrates 49 years

of 1974 fire victim shows support for community group

November 22, 2023

Local News

Durango Fire Marshal to shape wildfire building code on state board

Hanks was nominated to serve as chair of the Wildfire Resiliency Code Board

October 28, 2023

Local News

Two wildfires – one active, one stagnant – burn near Pagosa Springs

blaze caused by lightning; cause of other fire undetermined

October 24, 2023

Local News

East Durango mobile home catches fire on Saturday

quickly doused by firefighters; no injuries reported

October 15, 2023

Local News

Prescribed burns on 27,600 acres of San Juan National Forest scheduled for this fall

Conditions appear to be ‘really promising’

September 5, 2023

Local News

Fire restrictions lifted across Southwest Colorado

Montezuma County restrictions remain in place

August 31, 2023

Local News

La Plata County family loses home in blaze

started on outside of house northeast of Oxford

August 29, 2023