Durango Fire Protection District

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

Durango fire chief pledges to build on legacy of previous chiefs

Randy Black outlines vision for greater community engagement

DATE: Dec 20, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango firefighters rescue fleeing feline from storm drain

Olive, a 4-year-old black cat, didn’t surrender easily

DATE: Nov 15, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Dozens pay tribute to 9/11 service members during Durango stair climb

Firefighters, law enforcement complete Sky Steps in honor of fallen first responders

DATE: Sep 11, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango woman accused of drunken driving, causing 3-car crash

Traffic near 25th Street and Main was constricted for 2½ hours

DATE: Aug 10, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County family loses home in fire east of Durango

Blaze reportedly started on front porch, but cause remains under investigation

DATE: Aug 4, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News