Crews complete successful burnout Wednesday on 416 Fire

air attack planned to help create more containment lines

Fire officials warn of increase in smoke behavior

expected to do burnouts along southwest perimeter

416 Fire, Durango & Silverton train cancellations hit merchants hard

‘We depend on that train more than people know’

Burro Fire grows slightly; crews work to reinforce fire lines

Estimate of full containment is now Aug. 1

Update: Burro Fire holding steady, but fuels are drying out

Containment remains at 53 percent; personnel reduced

416 Fire will get national management team this week

grows 16 acres – first reported increase in 3 days

Smoke-filled skies give way to bluebird days, but 416 Fire still breathes

structures lost, no injuries reported; blaze remains at 34,161 acres, 35 percent contained

Smoke-filled mornings may return to Durango

give residents a break from hazardous air quality

Town of Dolores thanks crews fighting Burro Fire

Burro Fire reaches 53 percent containment; Type 3 team will take over

support personnel in Dolores plan to leave by Thursday

Evacuation orders lifted for all remaining residents

Residents in Falls Creek Ranch and High Meadows subdivisions can return home

Fort Lewis College closes open space, trails

Fort Lewis College has closed trails and open spaces, joining other agencies that oversee public lands in Southwest Colorado, in…

Silverton shop owners feel economic squeeze from 416 Fire

Retail-dependent economy already struggling after weak winter

Ash runoff from 416 Fire turns Animas River black

Biologists paying close attention to potential fish kill

Burro Fire teams plan to secure fire lines, mop up after rain

weather, fire risk expected throughout week

416 Fire smolders and creeps; crews focus on Falls Creek area

to dry, hot conditions expected this week

Air tankers play vital role in fighting 416 Fire

drop more retardant than any summer since Missionary Ridge

More evacuees go home as rain dampens fire

attack planned to secure Falls Creek Ridge

Evacuations lifted in Hermosa area; residents, businesses can return

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

Big rain allows Burro Fire teams to prepare for new week

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

‘It’s the perfect kind of rain’

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

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

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

Initiatives created for relief from 416, Burro fires

Several efforts were announced to help the community

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

Congressmen join governor to do some public relations