Fire - The Journal

American Airlines plane catches fire at DIA

12 people sent to area hospitals with minor injuries

DATE: Mar 14, 2025 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Federal employees sound alarm as firings take place in Southwest Colorado

San Juan National Forest employees were fired Thursday; those who remain say downsizing jeopardizes recreation and elevates wildfire risk

DATE: Feb 15, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Montezuma County Sheriff’s Office provides tips for ‘safe agricultural burning’

There has reportedly been an increase in ‘human-caused’ fires

DATE: Feb 6, 2025 | CATEGORY: Community

Home burns down near Mancos on Wednesday

No people or animals were injured

DATE: Jan 31, 2025 | CATEGORY: Community

Alert: Fire equipment activity near Mancos Hill on U.S. Highway 160

Activity attributed to a structure fire

DATE: Jan 29, 2025 | CATEGORY: Community

Local fire departments send aid to Los Angeles as fires continue to devastate the area

Crews from the Los Pinos, Upper Pine and Cortez fire districts arrived in Pacific Palisades on Jan. 12

DATE: Jan 19, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cortez sends firefighters to Los Angeles

Ignacio and Bayfield are going, too

DATE: Jan 10, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Ore House owners hope to reopen in 2025

Asbestos and city code compliance makes setting official date difficult

DATE: Dec 31, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cortez Fire Protection District sponsors families in need this holiday season

It’s about giving back, ensuring families have a Christmas celebration

DATE: Dec 21, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Despite predictions, Southwest Colorado had an unusually quiet wildfire season

Ignitions on San Juan National Forest were just 12% of the five-year average

DATE: Dec 18, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cortez Fire Protection District reinstating its junior firefighter program

The department will accept six junior firefighters for its 2025 program

DATE: Dec 7, 2024 | CATEGORY: Education

U.S. Forest Service funding will improve preparation for wildfires in San Juan National Forest

Project will focus on wooded areas near homes

DATE: Sep 29, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News