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Durango Fire Protection District

Residents, firefighters rethinking water use ahead of wildfire season

Residents, firefighters rethinking water use ahead of wildfire season

Officials stress mitigation as drought strains firefighting resources

Firefighters respond to multi-structure fire northeast of Durango

Firefighters respond to multi-structure fire northeast of Durango

of blaze under investigation; no injuries reported

Durango police, fire agencies to use drones as first responders

Durango Fire Protection District

Durango police, fire agencies to use drones as first responders

Unpiloted aerial vehicles are a boon to emergency operations, agencies say

Cause of last summer’s Elkhorn Fire north of Durango remains undetermined

Cause of last summer’s Elkhorn Fire north of Durango remains undetermined

Investigators cite multiple potential ignition sources

January 22, 2026

Fire and ice: Mitigation and burn piles help fortify against wildfires

Fire and ice: Mitigation and burn piles help fortify against wildfires

urban-wildland interface is changing – so is the approach to wildfire preparedness

December 10, 2025

Free sandbags available in La Plata County ahead of storm

Free sandbags available in La Plata County ahead of storm

rain could cause flooding in the Four Corners

October 9, 2025

Sept. 11 Sky Steps climb honors first responders, reminds attendees of shared humanity

Sept. 11 Sky Steps climb honors first responders, reminds attendees of shared humanity

responders come together to support one another

September 11, 2025

Rain returns to Southwest Colorado

Rain returns to Southwest Colorado

Monsoonal moisture shows up behind schedule; is it enough to decrease fire danger?

August 25, 2025

Blue Ridge Fire 90% contained after rapid start, fast firefighter response

Blue Ridge Fire 90% contained after rapid start, fast firefighter response

were put on evacuation, pre-evacuation notice in Forest Lakes subdivision Friday

August 16, 2025

Photos: Elkhorn Fire on Sunday

Photos: Elkhorn Fire on Sunday

The remains of a log home that caught fire Saturday and spread to the wildland, starting the Elkhorn Fire on…

Durango fire chief stresses wildfire mitigation amid drought, limited resources

Durango fire chief stresses wildfire mitigation amid drought, limited resources

Efforts focus on early action, community awareness and smart planning

Fire destroys house south of Durango

Fire destroys house south of Durango

U.S. Highway 550 closed for more than five hours

Boy who fell from Purgatory Resort chairlift was not fully seated; lift never stopped

Boy who fell from Purgatory Resort chairlift was not fully seated; lift never stopped

7-year-old skier airlifted to Mercy Hospital, then flown to Denver for further treatment

Distracted driving blamed for U.S. Highway 550 crash that sent three to hospital, CSP says

Distracted driving blamed for U.S. Highway 550 crash that sent three to hospital, CSP says

Southbound Jeep drifted out of lane, collided with U-Haul

Separate mountain bike crashes north of Durango leave one injured, one dead

Separate mountain bike crashes north of Durango leave one injured, one dead

Incidents involved rescue from Junction Creek, potential medical issue at Purgatory Resort

October 5, 2024

Man reportedly struck by lightning south of Durango

Man reportedly struck by lightning south of Durango

Patient taken to Mercy Hospital in serious condition

September 17, 2024

It’s official: Fireworks a ‘go’ this Independence Day in Durango

It’s official: Fireworks a ‘go’ this Independence Day in Durango

rains played role in priming conditions for traditional light display

Fort Lewis College to implement fire safety initiatives into social media marketing class

Fort Lewis College to implement fire safety initiatives into social media marketing class

Students will use marketing skills to help spread awareness about fire safety

Tanker truck crash closes U.S. Highway 160 east of Durango for eight hours

Tanker truck crash closes U.S. Highway 160 east of Durango for eight hours

Vehicle was hauling 7,900 gallons of liquefied natural gas, some of which spilled east of Elmore’s Corner

Firefighters douse car fire at Durango gas station

Firefighters douse car fire at Durango gas station

started in trunk of vehicle, which held two propane tanks

Durango fire officials remind residents to check carbon monoxide detectors after finding ‘above average’ levels at apartments

Durango fire officials remind residents to check carbon monoxide detectors after finding ‘above average’ levels at apartments

responders called to Rocket Pointe’s leasing office on Saturday morning

Durango 911 dispatcher assists in successful births of two babies

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

Durango fire officials believe oily rags sparked Ore House restaurant blaze

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

Ore House restaurant in Durango catches fire

Ore House restaurant in Durango catches fire

causes extensive damage to kitchen area

January 2, 2024