Wildfires

Today, Sunday, June 16, firefighters will continue to mop up and patrol the fire line on the Snow Ranch Fire, as well as remove fire-weakened trees that may otherwise fall across roads. The fire …

The Snow Ranch Fire, located approximately 11 air miles from Pagosa Springs in the Chris Mountain area of the San Juan National Forest, is 386 acres and 29 percent contained, according to fire …

With blacklining operations completed Thursday, June 13, crews on the Snow Ranch Fire will patrol and secure the edges of the fire line on Friday, June 14, according to the U.S. Forest Service. …

According to the U.S. Forest Service, firefighters on the Snow Ranch Fire have nearly completed burnout operations.   As of late Thursday afternoon, the fire is estimated to be 45 …

According to the U.S. Forest Service, increased smoke is expected from the Snow Ranch Fire area today, Thursday, June 13, as crews initiate burnout operations. The fire is located approximately …

Snow Ranch Fire less than three acres

The Snow Ranch Fire, located approximately 11 miles west of Pagosa Springs in the Chris Mountain area of the San Juan National Forest, was estimated to be three acres as of Wednesday morning, June 12.

Smoke is expected to be visible from U.S. 160 today as fire personnel continue to respond to a fire that was reported on Tuesday, June 11. The Snow Ranch Fire, approximately 11 miles west of …

Colorado to reduce indoor air pollution in schools, public buildings from wildfire smoke events through EPA grant

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is expected to award $10.67 million in grant funding to nine selected recipients across the country to enhance community wildfire smoke preparedness. …

The U.S. Forest Service issued the following update Thursday morning. Trail Springs Fire  | Size:1,251 Acres | Containment: 37% | Cause: Lightning Smoke coming from the Trail Creek Fire was …

Update released on area fires

The following update was released Friday morning, Oct. 27. Overview:  While the Trail Springs Fire has grown several hundred acres in the last 24-36 hours, much of that was planned growth and …

The following information on the Trail Springs and Mill Creek 2 fires was released Thursday morning. Overview:   Firefighters worked both directly and indirectly to contain the Trail …

The San Juan National Forest issued the following update Tuesday morning, Oct. 24. Overview:   The Trail Springs Fire continued to grow to the east and north yesterday, while additional firefighting …

The San Juan National Forest issued the following information Saturday evening, Oct. 21: Dry, warm and windy conditions have increased fire activity today on two wildfires burning in the Pagosa …

Two fires are burning on the San Juan National Forest that were discovered on Oct. 18. According to forest officials, the Trail Springs Fire, burning 12 miles northwest of Pagosa Springs, was five …

The San Juan National Forest issued the following report Friday. The Mill Creek 2 Fire 10 miles northeast of Pagosa Springs is showing increased activity today. It is 4.5 acres in size. The fire is …

The following update was released on Sept. 20:  Highlights:  Tonight at 6pm, both fires will transfer command from Type 3 Incident Commander (ICT3) Nathan Hallam to ICT3 Scotty Nilson. …

The San Juan National Forest’s Pagosa Ranger District is planning to conduct several prescribed burns starting in September. Burning operations may take place over multiple days when weather and …

Quartz Ridge Fire/SUN photo Terri House By Randi Pierce | Staff Writer A number of fires are burning in the area, including two large fires burning on the Pagosa Ranger District of the San Juan …

The Bear Creek and Quartz Ridge fires saw substantial growth today San Juan National Forest Two large fires and several small fires are burning on the Pagosa Ranger District. The two large fires are …

Quartz Ridge fire

Quartz Ridge fire puts up smoke Sunday afternoon. Sunday afternoon update: The 19-acre Quartz Ridge Fire is burning approximately three miles into the South San Juan Wilderness. Firefighters are …

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