Durango Fire Protection District

Smoke from controlled burn will be visible north of Durango

Firefighters on scene to assist

DATE: Jan 18, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

2 fires extinguished at Purple Cliffs homeless camp

Many residents have makeshift fireplaces inside living structures

DATE: Jan 12, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango firefighters quickly contain basement fire

Investigator looking into cause of East Fourth Avenue blaze

DATE: Dec 22, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County has seven active COVID-19 outbreaks at workplaces, restaurants

Health department urges employers to let staff work remotely

DATE: Nov 12, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

COVID cases, quarantines cause staffing issues for Durango Fire Protection District

About 14 crew members placed in quarantine

DATE: Oct 26, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Wildfire breaks out near Purgatory Resort

2 air tankers, more than 20 firefighters begin initial attack

DATE: Oct 7, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Gas leak prompts evacuations in north Durango

Fire chief says open line was discovered Thursday afternoon

DATE: Oct 1, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Local fire districts honor Sept. 11 fallen firefighters with stair climb

First responders complete five laps on steps leading to Fort Lewis College

DATE: Sep 11, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Will Southwest Colorado break 100 degrees this weekend?

Powerful heat wave settles over region

DATE: Jul 10, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Is lightning playing a bigger role in Southwest Colorado wildfires?

Hot, dry and windy conditions set stage for blazes to spread

DATE: Jul 8, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Favorable conditions aid firefighters on East Canyon, Six Shooter fires

Evacuated residents return home near Montezuma-La Plata County line

DATE: Jun 18, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Six Shooter Fire south of Durango grows to 250 acres

Fire crews reach 15% containment, spokeswoman says

DATE: Jun 17, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News