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Fire forces early closure at Wetherill Mesa in Mesa Verde National Park

fire engines respond to one-acre fire

July 18, 2018

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For one Durango couple, new concrete wall kept them safe from mudslides

after heavy rain caused flooding because of fire-scarred land, campers recount the deluge

July 18, 2018

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BLM contains battle lightning-caused fire near Dove Creek

Hilltop Fire near Mancos dies down

July 14, 2018

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Several lightning-caused fires start east of Durango

Firefighters respond to at least four start-ups

July 13, 2018

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Fire starts on BLM land south of Mancos

Officials are allowing fire to burn for natural benefits

July 13, 2018

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Ash blamed for fish kill in Animas River

water level likely contributed to die-off

July 13, 2018

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Fire retardant used on wildfires evolves to ease environmental impact

Chemicals in slurry have come a long way, Forest Service says

July 13, 2018

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Firefighters pack it up as storms loom over 416 Fire

expected to hit burn area this week, could cause flash floods

July 10, 2018

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Tribute to 416 Fire bear cub wins hearts at Carve Wars

Purgatory buzzing with activity after month-long closure

July 10, 2018

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3 suspected of starting Colorado wildfire with campfire

near Cripple Creek has burned eight homes

July 9, 2018

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416 Fire does not grow, 50 percent contained

floods will remain an issue until vegetation returns

July 8, 2018

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Forest Service: Fire investigations take time, patience

has no timeline for releasing cause of 416 Fire

July 7, 2018

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Talk about town: Smokey Bear visits cub burned in 416 Fire

Smokey Bear visited a cub burned in the 416 Fire on Tuesday at a rehabilitation center near Del Norte.Courtesy of…

July 6, 2018

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Rehab work begins around 416 Fire, with eye on the sky

damaged during suppression efforts must be repaired

July 6, 2018

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Growth slows on 416 Fire; storms expected to help this weekend

is 45 percent contained, which is 90 percent of objective

July 5, 2018

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Bill would create federal felony for rogue drones over wildfires

Gardner, Bennet Tipton back measure

July 4, 2018

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416 Fire now 45 percent contained

Thunderstorms diminish fire activity

July 4, 2018

Burned bear cub gains international attention, seen as symbol of hope

Readers suggest naming bear Cinderella, Ember, Bernadette

July 3, 2018

Storms to create erratic conditions on 416 Fire

Resources shifted to Purgatory Resort area

July 3, 2018

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More firefighters arrive as blaze shuts down La Veta Pass

Suspect in blaze says campfire got away; 2,000 homes evacuated

July 2, 2018

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416 Fire on track to become Colorado’s 5th largest wildfire

Warming trend this week may end in light rainstorm

July 2, 2018

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Efforts to contain 416 Fire move to the northeast

burnouts along south perimeter allow shift of resources

July 1, 2018

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416 Fire grows by more than 4,000 acres

Weather conditions continue to be problematic; smoke expected to worsen

June 29, 2018

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Baby bear undergoes rehab for burned paws

cub found abandoned, hiding in tree near 416 Fire

June 29, 2018