Durango Fire Protection District

Rain returns to Southwest Colorado

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

DATE: Aug 25, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

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

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

DATE: Aug 16, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photos: Elkhorn Fire on Sunday

DATE: Jul 27, 2025 | CATEGORY: Gallery

Durango fire chief stresses wildfire mitigation amid drought, limited resources

Efforts focus on early action, community awareness and smart planning

DATE: May 30, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Fire destroys house south of Durango

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

DATE: May 19, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

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

DATE: Mar 11, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

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

DATE: Mar 6, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

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

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

DATE: Oct 5, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Man reportedly struck by lightning south of Durango

Patient taken to Mercy Hospital in serious condition

DATE: Sep 17, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

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

Recent rains played role in priming conditions for traditional light display

DATE: Jun 27, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

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

DATE: Apr 29, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

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

DATE: Apr 15, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News