Wildfire

Calif. wildfire closes famed Big Sur parks

Cal Fire firefighters extinguish hot spots while fighting the Soberanes Fire in Palo Colorado Canyon on the northern Big Sur…

July 26, 2016 • TERENCE CHEA and JOHN ANTCZAK

Durango Fire Protection District

Coal Gulch Fire 95 percent contained

1 fire ban still in effect south of U.S. Highway 160

July 26, 2016 • Ann Butler — Staff reporter

Durango Fire Protection District

Coal Gulch Fire 90 percent contained

Firefighters kept fire from spreading

July 25, 2016 • Ann Butler — Staff reporter

Fire

Destructive California wildfire drives thousands from homes

Nearly 3,000 firefighters were put on the lines after the fire ballooned to more than 51 square miles since Friday,…

July 25, 2016 • CHRISTOPHER WEBER

Durango Fire Protection District

Coal Gulch Fire 75 percent contained as of Sunday night

Showers, low wind offer favorable conditions to those battling the blaze

July 24, 2016 • Jessica Pace — Staff reporter

Durango Fire Protection District

Wildfire sparks west of Durango near Lightner Creek area

Another wildfire reported in Barker Dome area

July 23, 2016 • Shane Benjamin — Herald Staff Writer

Colorado

Many Hayden Pass Fire evacuees will return home Tuesday

Jim Pitts, district ranger for the Salida U.S. Forest Service Office, said district officials will begin looking at mitigation in…

July 18, 2016 • Sarah Matott

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Black Ridge Fire now 100 percent contained

State, federal crews handling cleanup, monitoring

July 18, 2016 • Herald Staff Report

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Red flag warning, no-burn order in effect Sunday

thunderstorms expected through Monday

July 16, 2016 • Luke Perkins

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Red flag warning issued; Black Ridge Fire slows

80% contained Friday, but red flag warning Saturday

July 15, 2016 • Luke Perkins

Durango Fire Protection District

Two more fires start in Southwest Colorado

A Forest Service truck follows Bureau of Indian Affairs vehicles entering the Black Ridge Fire area on Thursday as firefighters…

July 14, 2016 • Luke Perkins

Durango Fire Protection District

UPDATE: Crews work to keep fire from canyon, wooded area

burns 78 acres, perimeter mostly surrounded by fire retardant

July 13, 2016 • Herald Staff Report

Durango Fire Protection District

Area firefighters help with blazes around the state, nation

Seasonal crews fill several gaps

July 13, 2016 • Luke Perkins

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UPDATES: Black Ridge Fire on Wednesday

Residents safe to remain in homes tonight

July 13, 2016 • Ann Butler — Staff reporter

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Bennet introduces wildfire-prevention bill

would open more grants for mitigation efforts

July 13, 2016 • Kate Magill

Colorado

Sangre de Cristo wildfire estimated at 15,000 acres

west of Boulder, another near Wyoming also causing headaches

July 12, 2016 • Sarah Matott

Colorado State House of Representatives

State may rent firefighting aircraft

Unclear where $22 million to cover cost will be found

April 2, 2014 • Joe Hanel — Staff reporter

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Keep your eyes peeled for fires

keeping burn ban in place through today

March 31, 2014 • Ann Butler — Staff reporter

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Brush fire hits north Animas Valley

Districts battle flames from woman’s burning IRS forms escaping pit ring

March 18, 2014 • Ann Butler — Staff reporter

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Wildfire funding change in the works

President’s budget to allow disaster money for fighting ‘mega-fires’

February 26, 2014 • Katie Fiegenbaum

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City gets early blaze

Firefighters worried about lack of moisture

February 24, 2014 • John Peel — Staff reporter

Colorado State Senate

Roberts wants emergency radios fixed

chiefs: Upgrade top priority

January 24, 2014 • Joe Hanel — Staff reporter

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Colorado State House of Representatives

Building code reform fails to ignite

Wildfire state standard loses Legislature support

October 29, 2013 • Joe Hanel — Staff reporter

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Colo. legislation would help with fire mitigation

money would help with prevention

October 26, 2013 • Suzanne Gaber