Wildfire

Regional News

Fire in New Mexico grows to 32,000 acres

Burning operation protecting community so far

June 3, 2018

Local News

Update: Additional homes placed on pre-evacuation notice

fire reaches Hermosa Creek drainage, notices issued as a precaution

June 3, 2018

Gallery

Sunday reader photos: 416 Fire

readers share their photos from the 416 Fire. If you have photos or video to share, please send them to…

June 3, 2018

Local News

Firefighters gain ground on 416 Fire

attack, favorable weather conditions help achieve 10 percent containment

June 2, 2018

Local News

Some evacuees seek shelter at area motels

offer discounts for fire victims

June 2, 2018

Local News

Want to help or find help?

Donations being accepted for firefighters; Facebook crisis page set up

June 2, 2018

Local News

416 Fire is about 2,000 acres in size, 10 percent contained

Durango train will suspend service until at least June 10

June 2, 2018

Local News

416 Fire: What you need to know this morning

Fire officials will have a meeting at 8 a.m. to assess the situation, what happened overnight and what they expect…

June 2, 2018

Local News

Residents face difficult decisions in evacuations

wait at roadblock for hours, hoping to get belongings

June 1, 2018

Local News

Wildfire burns 1,100 acres; about 825 homes evacuated

declares ‘state of local disaster’

June 1, 2018

Gallery

416 Fire

Firefighters were battling the 416 Fire north of Durango on Friday afternoon. The fire caused hundreds of residents to evacuate.

June 1, 2018

Local News

U.S. Highway 550 is closed north of Durango. Here are suggested alternative routes.

Courtesy of Colorado Department of Transportation If you are trying to travel north beyond mile marker 48, here are some…

June 1, 2018

Local News

Fire grows to more than 1,000 acres; about 825 homes evacuated

manager declares state of local disaster

June 1, 2018

Local News

Stricter fire restrictions likely to be enacted this week

Plata County and federal land agencies to consider Stage 2 bans

May 30, 2018

Local News

Horse Park Fire near Disappointment Valley grows to 1,500 acres

is near wildlife areas northeast of Dove Creek

May 29, 2018

Local News

Quick air attack, hot-shot crews helped subdue 358 Fire

Wildfire northeast of Durango extinguished

May 28, 2018

Local News

358 Fire is 80 percent contained

Federal team took over command; evacuation and pre-evacuation remain in effect

May 26, 2018

Local News

Residents near 358 Fire prepare to leave

Smoke, planes bring back memories of Missionary Ridge Fire

May 25, 2018

Local News

Couple hundred homes placed on pre-evacuation notice for wildfire

was started by recreational shooter northeast of Durango

May 25, 2018

Southwest Life

As wildfire danger looms, Arizona forests close

The Kaibab National Forest with Bill Williams Mountain, background, in Williams, Ariz.Dyan Bone/U.S. Forest Service via AP file Coconino National…

May 18, 2018

Local News

Two brush fires contained north of Durango

Both fires were about 100 feet by 100 feet in size, said Scot Davis with the Durango Fire Protection District.…

May 17, 2018

Local News

Majority of Southwest Colorado under fire watch

will be in effect until 9 p.m. Thursday

May 16, 2018

Local News

Barrel fire spreads to grass, torches shed north of Bayfield

Countywide fire ban ignored; suspect cited

May 7, 2018

Local News

Norwood Ranger District plans controlled burns on 8,052 acres

is to protect ponderosa pines, forage, wildlife

May 2, 2018