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Durango Fire Protection District

Drought-like conditions heighten wildfire danger across Southwest Colorado

Drought-like conditions heighten wildfire danger across Southwest Colorado

Durango Fire has responded to more than 20 brush fires since November

January 20, 2018

Children playing with lighter started wildfire in Durango West I subdivision

Children playing with lighter started wildfire in Durango West I subdivision

burned 3 acres near homes on Dec. 29

January 4, 2018

Mother killed in ATV crash south of Durango

Mother killed in ATV crash south of Durango

Daughter was transported to Mercy Regional Medical Center

December 28, 2017

Fireplace ashes spark small brush fire northeast of Durango

Fireplace ashes spark small brush fire northeast of Durango

burned close to Florida Road near Edgemont Ranch subdivision

December 4, 2017

Durango Fire Protection District seeks impact fees for additional funding

Durango Fire Protection District seeks impact fees for additional funding

would be used to help pay for increased services drive by growth

November 26, 2017

Exact cause of Lightner Creek Fire to remain ‘undetermined’

Exact cause of Lightner Creek Fire to remain ‘undetermined’

Firefighters know it started in a house, but that’s all

Cost of Lightner Creek Fire tops $2 million

Cost of Lightner Creek Fire tops $2 million

The tab will be picked up by the state of Colorado and federal government, which have a cost-sharing agreement, he…

Firefighters cautiously optimistic about Lightner Creek Fire

Firefighters cautiously optimistic about Lightner Creek Fire

Evacuations, pre-evac notices remain in place

Lightner Creek Fire declared disaster emergency

Lightner Creek Fire declared disaster emergency

expected to grow with hot, windy weather in forecast

Firefighters brace for second hot, windy day at Lightner Creek Fire

Firefighters brace for second hot, windy day at Lightner Creek Fire

team to take command; air support to continue

Fire victim rushed into home to warn mother, children

Fire victim rushed into home to warn mother, children

Abeyta sacrificed his life to save others

ATF, accelerant-sniffing dog assist in Durango fire investigation

ATF, accelerant-sniffing dog assist in Durango fire investigation

Investigation could delay work on new hotel

Fire engulfs recently vacated building on Camino del Rio

Fire engulfs recently vacated building on Camino del Rio

Demolition was planned to make way for hotel

Woman dies after crashing into tree at Purgatory

Woman dies after crashing into tree at Purgatory

U.S. Highway 550 closed briefly for helicopter landing

February 26, 2017

Residence Inn pool boiler causes carbon monoxide evacuation in Durango

Residence Inn pool boiler causes carbon monoxide evacuation in Durango

hospitalized, guests moved from motel

December 26, 2016

Area firefighters help with blazes around the state, nation

Area firefighters help with blazes around the state, nation

Seasonal crews fill several gaps

Residents near Black Ridge Fire still on pre-evacuation notice

Residents near Black Ridge Fire still on pre-evacuation notice

burns 50 acres, perimeter mostly surrounded by fire retardant

Durango school bus rolls over; minor injuries reported

Durango school bus rolls over; minor injuries reported

Patrol captain: It’s mostly just cuts and bruises from what I saw

November 18, 2015

Rodent’s nest sparks car fire on Hwy. 160

Rodent’s nest sparks car fire on Hwy. 160

rat survives blaze; 1998 Jeep doesn’t

November 5, 2015

Rafter dies after a flip in Smelter Rapid

Rafter dies after a flip in Smelter Rapid

was identified as Jose Soto, 56, of Farmington