Durango Fire Protection District

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

Investigators seek cause of fire that displaced Hermosa family

Blaze started in attic and burned through roof

DATE: Jun 16, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

New fire breaks out near Bondad, south of Durango

Fire official says Six Shooter Fire has burned 75 acres and is growing

DATE: Jun 16, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango family displaced after apartment fire

Fire marshal says sprinkler extinguished potentially destructive blaze

DATE: Jun 12, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Man dies during rafting trip on Animas River in Durango

Second patient in stable condition

DATE: Jun 6, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Illegal campfires plague San Juan National Forest

Forest Service says issue critical given high wildfire conditions

DATE: Jun 4, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News