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Air tankers play vital role in fighting 416 Fire

drop more retardant than any summer since Missionary Ridge

June 18, 2018 • Alex Semadeni

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More evacuees go home as rain dampens fire

attack planned to secure Falls Creek Ridge

June 17, 2018 • Herald Staff Report

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Fire tanker base

Durango Air Tanker Base has already used more than 400,000 gallons of retardant this wildfire season to date, June 15…

June 17, 2018 • Herald Staff Writer

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Food donations come to Silverton as 416 Fire cuts into tourism

Wells Group organizes a drive, many pitch in

June 17, 2018 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer

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Big rain allows Burro Fire teams to prepare for new week

‘They are doing what firefighters do ... cleaning up gear and enjoying the break’

June 17, 2018 • The Journal

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‘It’s the perfect kind of rain’

evacuations lifted; U.S. Highway 550 to reopen, without restrictions

June 17, 2018 • Alex Semadeni

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Update: Bulldozers finish Burro Fire lines; crews prepare for next steps

reaches 3,715 acres on Saturday; crews prepare for back-burns

June 17, 2018 • The Journal

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Evacuations lifted in Hermosa area; residents, businesses can return

officials hold community meetings today; storm cools 416 Fire, but it’s not out

June 17, 2018 • Herald Staff Report

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‘It’s the perfect kind of rain’

evacuations lifted; U.S. Highway 550 to reopen, without restrictions

June 16, 2018 • Alex Semadeni

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Have you heard latest on 416 Fire? Spreading the word takes a small army

Phones, social media and face-to-face meetings help reach many audiences

June 16, 2018 • Alex Semadeni

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Bulldozers finish Burro Fire lines; crews prepare for next steps

reaches 3,715 acres on Saturday; crews prepare for back-burns

June 16, 2018 • The Journal

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Durango train faces tough questions going forward

Railroad will study options to further reduce fire danger in drought years

June 16, 2018 • Jonathan Romeo

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Thanks, Bud. Tropical storm brings steady rainfall to 416 Fire

Forecasters predict up to 0.8 inches of moisture through Sunday, surpassing June average

June 16, 2018 • Herald Staff

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Initiatives created for relief from 416, Burro fires

Several efforts were announced to help the community

June 15, 2018 • Forrest Stone

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Durango train faces tough questions going forward

Railroad will study options to further reduce fire danger in drought years

June 15, 2018 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

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Photo: Smoky skies, closed trails

Smoke from the 416 Fire blankets Durango on Friday, June 15, behind a sign closing trails at Fort Lewis College.…

June 15, 2018 • Herald Staff Writer

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Rain gives Burro Fire crews chance to build ‘solid lines’

‘Extended monsoons’ needed to put out fire, reopen forest

June 15, 2018 • Jim Mimiaga

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Gov. Hickenlooper pledges help to Durango and Silverton in wake of 416 Fire

Congressmen join governor to do some public relations

June 15, 2018 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

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Fire danger prompts BLM to close public lands around Durango

follows suit with other federal, state and local agencies

June 15, 2018 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

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Fire managers report minimal activity today on 416 Fire, but keep watchful eye on weekend weather

could mark critical transition period for firefighters

June 15, 2018 • Alex Semadeni

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Updated: Want to do something outside? Here’s what’s open (and closed)

most trails and open spaces closed, few outdoor recreation options remain

June 15, 2018 • Ryan Simonovich

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416 Fire: Reader photos June 15-17, 2018

readers share their photos from the 416 Fire and support of firefighting efforts. If you have photos to share, please…

June 15, 2018 • Herald Staff Writer

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Gov. Hickenlooper pledges help to Durango and Silverton in wake of 416 Fire

Congressmen join governor to do some public relations

June 15, 2018 • Jonathan Romeo

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Storms forecast over 416 Fire could be a mixed bag for firefighters

Moisture helps, but wind, lightning are problems

June 14, 2018 • Herald Staff Report