Fire – The Journal

Durango fire officials believe oily rags sparked Ore House restaurant blaze

Fire was deemed ‘accidental.’ Business owner estimates it will take at least six months to reopen business

DATE: Jan 11, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Ore House restaurant in Durango catches fire

Blaze causes extensive damage to kitchen area

DATE: Jan 2, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Two wildfires – one active, one stagnant – burn near Pagosa Springs

One blaze caused by lightning; cause of other fire undetermined

DATE: Oct 24, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Firefighters work to contain Hope Fire near McPhee Dam and Bradfield Campground

The fire was started by lightning on Sept. 21

DATE: Sep 29, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Ban on open fires and use of fireworks suspended in Montezuma County

Recent moisture in the area has significantly lowered wildfire risk

DATE: Sep 7, 2023 | CATEGORY: Community

Fire restrictions lifted across Southwest Colorado

Montezuma County restrictions remain in place

DATE: Aug 31, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County family loses home in blaze

Fire started on outside of house northeast of Oxford

DATE: Aug 29, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

West Fork Fire near Navajo Lake 90% contained

Most of San Juan County, New Mexico, seeing moderate to severe drought conditions.

DATE: Aug 13, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Another fire breaks out near Navajo Lake

Lightning continues to plague dry vegetation near Colorado-New Mexico Border

DATE: Aug 8, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Lightning the cause of Navajo Lake fire, officials say

BLM fire officials aim to have blaze 50% contained by Monday night

DATE: Aug 7, 2023 | CATEGORY:

Fires break out near Navajo Lake at Colorado-New Mexico state line

Firefighters are en route to assess the blaze; no reported impact to structures

DATE: Aug 5, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County family loses home in fire east of Durango

Blaze reportedly started on front porch, but cause remains under investigation

DATE: Aug 4, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News