Wildfire Conversation on Reservoir Hill
“The spring weather was all over the board, but, in spite of the snow, rain and cold, folks who attended Wildfire Preparedness Day offered good company, conversation and information.” Read more
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Draw fire now at 930 acres within containment lines
DOLORES, Colorado – Sept. 9, 2017 – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Operations went smoothly today on the Draw Fire burning in ponderosa pine forests within containment lines eight miles northeast of Dolores in the San Juan National Forest. The fire was started by lightning earlier this week. Burnout operations are being implemented to keep its growth…
Wildfire breaks out north of Durango
Firefighters are responding to a rapidly growing wildfire in the Mitchell Lakes area north of Hermosa. The fire was reported about 9:50 a.m. Friday. It started in the Iron King area and moved west into the Mitchell Lakes area. Read More Here
On the front lines: How firefighters combat wildfires
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Fire Officials Warn Fire Danger is High This Dry Winter
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Most of San Juan National Forest to reopen to public on June 21
On Thursday, June 21, at 3 p.m., the San Juan National Forest (SJNF) will re-open to the public by rescinding the Stage 3 Closure Order that has been in place since June 12. Read more HERE.