Fire - The Journal

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

Prescribed burns ignited at Salter Y north of Dolores

Smoke will lessen as the day goes on

DATE: Sep 26, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Dolores Ranger District plans three prescribed burns in September

Haycamp Mesa, Boggy Draw and Salter are selected

DATE: Sep 6, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News