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Upper Pine River Fire Protection District

As drought outlook takes shape, preparations begin for wildfire season in Southwest Colorado

As drought outlook takes shape, preparations begin for wildfire season in Southwest Colorado

and warm weather projected this summer

Firefighters save a cat, two dogs; dilapidated house is demolished

Firefighters save a cat, two dogs; dilapidated house is demolished

started Tuesday evening southeast of Bayfield

February 24, 2022

In high-risk Southwest Colorado, fire chiefs point to wildfire areas of concern

In high-risk Southwest Colorado, fire chiefs point to wildfire areas of concern

Interactive maps help residents see address-by-address where mitigation is needed

September 20, 2021

Upper Pine Fire in Bayfield aims to train 100 new first responders in a year

Upper Pine Fire in Bayfield aims to train 100 new first responders in a year

Training effort funded by $200,000 federal grant

September 3, 2021

Upper Pine fire talks mental health for national video

Upper Pine fire talks mental health for national video

service announcement raises awareness of wellness resources

Home explosion injures La Plata County woman

Home explosion injures La Plata County woman

under investigation, likely propane-related

Wildfire east of Durango now 100% contained

Wildfire east of Durango now 100% contained

Vosburg Pike Fire is 67 acres in size

Evacuations lifted for homes near 70-acre wildfire east of Durango

Evacuations lifted for homes near 70-acre wildfire east of Durango

is 75% contained; cause remains under investigation

Upper Pine quells brush fire east of Bayfield

Upper Pine quells brush fire east of Bayfield

likely caused by ’smoking material’

La Plata County fire districts explore virtual reality

La Plata County fire districts explore virtual reality

tests whether new technology improves skills

Upper Pine fire chief named president of national association

Upper Pine fire chief named president of national association

say Bruce Evans’ focus is on lifting others

Fire truck rolls north of Bayfield, trapping one person

Fire truck rolls north of Bayfield, trapping one person

occurred near Forest Lakes subdivision

Bayfield declares Upper Pine Fire day

Bayfield declares Upper Pine Fire day

celebrates fire district’s leadership during pandemic

Ignacio vaccinates 514 at COVID-19 clinic

Ignacio vaccinates 514 at COVID-19 clinic

Southwest Colorado boasts one of highest immunization rates in the state

February 18, 2021

Ignacio community COVID-19 vaccination clinic launches Saturday

Ignacio community COVID-19 vaccination clinic launches Saturday

Online, phone appointment registration open

February 10, 2021

Upper Pine River Fire vaccine clinic up and running

Upper Pine River Fire vaccine clinic up and running

District shares instructions for receiving doses

January 12, 2021

Hackers target – but fail to scam – local fire district

Hackers target – but fail to scam – local fire district

seeks to cheat state unemployment program

December 25, 2020

Couple escapes Vallecito House fire

Couple escapes Vallecito House fire

Early-morning blaze started in ash container next to the house

December 13, 2020

Three La Plata County residents recognized for lifesaving acts

Three La Plata County residents recognized for lifesaving acts

performs CPR at gym; firefighters rescue man from sewage tank

November 14, 2020

Upper Pine Fire sees first COVID-19 cases

Upper Pine Fire sees first COVID-19 cases

crew members test positive, four in isolation

November 10, 2020

Los Pinos Fire breathes sigh of relief after elections

Los Pinos Fire breathes sigh of relief after elections

increase to provide needed funding

November 8, 2020

Local fire districts honor Sept. 11 fallen firefighters with stair climb

Local fire districts honor Sept. 11 fallen firefighters with stair climb

responders complete five laps on steps leading to Fort Lewis College

September 11, 2020

Bayfield fire district sends emergency response help to COVID-19-stricken Texas

Bayfield fire district sends emergency response help to COVID-19-stricken Texas

Rio EMS, firefighters working for months nonstop

Welder ignites wildland fire south of Bayfield

Welder ignites wildland fire south of Bayfield

contained to 1 acre