Wildfire

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‘It’s going to get worse before it gets better’

Severe fire conditions expected to persist; 220 more homes evacuated Saturday

June 9, 2018

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Evacuees may be surprised by what insurance covers

Residents should document valuables and take photos of home

June 8, 2018

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Burro Fire reaches 100 acres amid air and ground attack

Air quality advisory issued in wake of Burro, 416 fires

June 8, 2018

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Smoke may be here for a while. Is it dangerous?

Residents advised to limit activity, close windows to avoid exposure

June 8, 2018

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Nearly 500 homes evacuated in Hermosa area; more pre-evacuations issued

More than 1,000 homes evacuated

June 7, 2018

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Hermosa residents watch, prepare for 416 Fire

Fire crews build defensible space around evacuated homes

June 6, 2018

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416 Fire grows another 1,000 acres, remains 10 percent contained

Hot and dry conditions contribute to active fire behavior

June 6, 2018

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Irongate residents among first to attack 416 Fire

Flames spotted after train passed subdivision

June 5, 2018

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Crews expect another dry, hot day on 416 Fire

Blaze grows to nearly 3,000 acres, remains 10 percent contained

June 5, 2018

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Crews gain upper hand on fire northwest of Pleasant View

Containment of fire expected Tuesday afternoon

June 4, 2018

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Crews report some progress on New Mexico wildfire

Fire area reaches 56 square miles

June 4, 2018

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416 Fire crews struggle to contain blaze; evacuations grow

825 homes evacuated, 1,021 homes placed on pre-evacuation notice

June 4, 2018

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On Day 3, evacuated residents wait and wonder

Community hotline fields calls

June 4, 2018

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Update: Additional homes placed on pre-evacuation notice

After fire reaches Hermosa Creek drainage, notices issued as a precaution

June 3, 2018

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Firefighters gain ground on 416 Fire

Air attack, favorable weather conditions help achieve 10 percent containment

June 2, 2018

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416 Fire is about 2,000 acres in size, 10 percent contained

Durango train will suspend service until at least June 10

June 2, 2018

Residents face difficult decisions in evacuations

Many wait at roadblock for hours, hoping to get belongings

June 2, 2018

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Wildfire jumps, closes state highway in northern New Mexico

CIMARRON, N.M. — A wildfire raced across a swath of tinder-dry forest in northeastern New Mexico on Friday, sending up…

June 1, 2018

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Wildfire scorches 100 acres; homes under evacuation and pre-evacuation notice

U.S. Highway 550 closed through north Animas Valley

June 1, 2018

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Quick air attack, hot-shot crews helped subdue 358 Fire

Blaze northeast of Durango extinguished

May 29, 2018

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Horse Park Fire near Disappointment Valley scorches 1,240 acres

The Horse Park Fire has scorched 1,240 acres in a remote area between Dove Creek and Norwood, triggering pre-evacuation orders.…

May 29, 2018

Wildfire season gets going over Memorial Day weekend

Evacuations ordered for two fires, but residents allowed to return

May 28, 2018

Pre-evacuation order lifted for homes northeast of Durango

Progress made overnight battling 358 Fire

May 27, 2018

Fire spreads to 51 acres; evacuation order goes to five homes

Federal team took over command; evacuation and pre-evacuation still in effect

May 26, 2018