FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: BIA Fire Management – 970.563.4571 Summer Begay, PIO – 970.553.0052 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 27, 2022 Arkansas Loop Fire Southern Ute Indian Reservation – The Arkansas Loop Fire was reported on June 27, 2023 at approximately 13:58.

A wildfire is burning on Southern Ute land south of Arkansas Loop and is estimated at 5 acres. The fire is visible southwest of Bondad Hill towards New Mexico.

Arkansas Loop Fire Update at June 27, 2023 18:45 The fire has grown to 87 acres. Fire crews continue their efforts. There is no number on fire containment at this time. - Summer Begay, Communication Specialist

While #winds won't be as strong as yesterday, they will still reach between 25 to 40 mph this afternoon. Dry fuels and low humidities continue so Red Flag Warnings remain in effect for this afternoon and again for tomorrow afternoon. #cowx #utwx

Red Flag Warning continues today 6-28. All DFPD burn permits suspended.

Critical fire weather is expected again today for most of west-central and southwest Colorado. Given gusty southwest winds, relative humidity less than 15%, and critically dry fuels, a Red Flag Warning is in effect from 11 AM until 8 PM MDT. #UTwx #COwx

Red Flag Day 6/29. Critical fire weather is expected again today

Smoke Visible on Florida Mesa off Hwy. 172. Durango Fire is on-scene assisting Los Pinos Fire District for a large commercial building fire at Phoenix Recycling facility on C.R 307

Large smoke visible on Florida Mesa. Trash fire at Phoenix Recycling (CR 307) started back up tonight. Durango Fire on scene assisting Los Pinos Fire District.

Happy Independence Day but be careful with fireworks. Red Flag Warnings are in effect today along and south of the I-70 corridor below 9000 ft for hot, dry, windy conditions, and for possible dry lightning to the north. #COwx #UTwx

Red Flag Warning today, July 4. Critical Fire weather exist with higher temps, high winds, and low Humidity.

Red Flag Warning - All issued DFPD Burn Permits are suspended for the day. For more information please visit durangofire.org/fire-condition…

Dry, breezy and warm today with critical #FireWx conditions across the central and southern areas. Red Flag Warning in effect from noon till 9 pm MDT today. Isolated to scattered storms possible across the north. #COwx #UTwx

Red Flag Warning - Continues for today 7/7 and into the weekend. All issued DFPD Burn Permits are suspended for the duration of the Warning(s). For more information please visit durangofire.org/fire-condition…

Fire Restrictions enacted in La Plata County. Stage 1 Restrictions begin Monday, July 10. Information on restrictions can be found at durangofire.org/fire-condition… or co.laplata.co.us

What's going on with the New Downtown Fire Station Project? Check out durangofire.org/new-downtown-f… for updated info and a scheduled Public Meeting on July 26.

Application Period open for the position of Fire Chief. Visit durangofire.org/divisions-huma… for recruitment brochure and more information.

Downtown Fire Station - Public Meeting durangofire.org/new-downtown-f…

New Downtown Fire Station - Site Plans, Floor Plans, and Renderings available to see now! durangofire.org/new-downtown-f…

Durango Fire is on scene of a house fire in the Alpine Shadows subdivision on Pine Ridge Drive off of CR 225. Firefighters arrived to find a confirmed living room fire. Initial arriving engine attacked fire from front porch and through doorway into structure. Fire is contained.