Durango Fire Protection District

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

Firefighters douse car fire at Durango gas station

Blaze started in trunk of vehicle, which held two propane tanks

DATE: Apr 3, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

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

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

DATE: Mar 30, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango 911 dispatcher assists in successful births of two babies

Childbirth calls are rare, but dispatcher Jennifer Rivera got two in one night

DATE: Feb 25, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango fire officials believe oily rags sparked Ore House restaurant blaze

Fire was deemed ‘accidental.’ Business owner estimates it will take at least six months to reopen business

DATE: Jan 11, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Ore House restaurant in Durango catches fire

Blaze causes extensive damage to kitchen area

DATE: Jan 2, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News