Fire - The Journal

Dry conditions prime for wildfires in southwestern La Plata County

A small fire burned about an acre near Kline

DATE: Feb 28, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

What to expect in the days, months and years after a house fire

Victims tell stories of recovery: ‘It totally consumes everything – all of your time and your thoughts’

DATE: Jan 25, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Single-family home burns in La Plata Canyon

No injuries reported; structure left uninhabitable

DATE: Jan 24, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Barn lost in fire north of Cortez

But horse and chickens escape safe and sound

DATE: Dec 31, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Silverton fire takes out historic building, power, internet and cell service

Town officials say blaze exposes vulnerability of mountain hamlet

DATE: Dec 23, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Investigators zero in on cause of fire at La Plata County Fairgrounds

Building remains unusable for foreseeable future

DATE: Nov 29, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Clogged dryer vent blamed for mobile home fire

Residents reminded to clean ducts annually

DATE: Nov 22, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Fire destroys mobile home south of Dolores

Woman and 5 children escape uninjured

DATE: Nov 4, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Fort Lewis College professor pleads not guilty to arson charges

Three-day trial set for Feb. 10

DATE: Oct 31, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Wood stove starts attic fire in MacArthur Avenue home

Family evacuates, Cortez fire crews save home

DATE: Oct 30, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

House fire destroys old farmhouse in Weber Canyon

Newly installed fridge burst into flames, homeowners say

DATE: Oct 21, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

FLC professor formally charged in connection with City Market arson

Brad Clark faces three felonies

DATE: Oct 18, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News