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ATF, accelerant-sniffing dog assist in Durango fire investigation

Investigation could delay work on new hotel

DATE: May 24, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Fire engulfs recently vacated building on Camino del Rio

Demolition was planned to make way for hotel

DATE: May 23, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cortez Fire Protection District donates truck to smaller department

The Cortez Fire Protection District on Tuesday donated a truck to the Egnar-Slickrock Fire Protection District, bolstering the San Miguel County department’s resources as the fire season app...

DATE: May 17, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Western Excelsior fire traced to faulty fan

Sprinkler system wasn’t installed; fire inspections weren’t required

DATE: May 10, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Firefighters attack hot spots at Western Excelsior

The Western Excelsior fire continued to smolder on Wednesday as the town considered the potential loss of its biggest business and the investigation into the blaze pointed to a faulty ventil...

DATE: May 9, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Residents escape house fire in Cortez; four pets die

Chihuahua resuscitated; 2 dogs and 2 cats perish

DATE: May 3, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cortez grass fire burns small area

The Cortez Fire Department reported a small grass fire Monday evening on the east side of Cortez. Six firefighters responded just after 6:30 p.m. Monday to an area near 2216 E. Ma...

DATE: May 2, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cortez Fire District breaks ground on new station

Construction is scheduled to start Monday

DATE: Apr 25, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Red flag fire warning is in effect Thursday in SW Colorado

The Journal The National Weather Service has issued a red flag warning for west-central and Southwest Colorado from 1-8 p.m. Thursday. Gusty winds and low humidity will...

DATE: Apr 17, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News