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Oak Fire, Pagosa Springs

Evacuations in Oak Fire near Pagosa Springs lifting Wednesday as containment grows
A fire burning near the town of Pagosa Springs is nearly 50% contained, and Archuleta County officials say evacuations due to the fire will be lifting Wednesday.
Oak Fire: First reports of damage are in for Pagosa Springs fire that prompted evacs, disaster declaration
Mandatory evacuations were issued Sunday near Pagosa Springs after a structure fire led to an “out of control” wildfire.
All Oak Fire evacuation orders lifted Wednesday west of Pagosa Springs
All evacuation notices and orders for the Oak Fire were lifted as of Wednesday, according to Pagosa Fire Protection District Chief Robert Bertram. The fire was 75 acres and 47% contained as of
Colorado wildfires: Oak fire forces evacuations, threatens 2,000 homes in Pagosa Springs
More than half a dozen wildfires continued to burn across Colorado Monday, including a new fire that sparked on Sunday afternoon near Pagosa Springs.
Disaster declaration for the Oak Fire near Pagosa Springs, as the Lee Fire grows to one of Colorado's largest ever
Gov. Jared Polis has issued a verbal disaster declaration, freeing up state and federal resources for the 75-acre Oak Fire burning west of Pagosa Springs. Meanwhile, the Lee Fire has grown to one of the largest in state history.
Fire Near Pagosa Springs Grows Out Of Control, Triggers Mandatory Evacuations In Archuleta County
The Oak Fire has prompted mandatory evacuations in Aspen Springs and Elk Park, Colorado. Archuleta County officials warn of rapid fire spread as residents are urged to evacuate to Pagosa Springs High School.
Colorado wildfires: Out-of-control wildfire in Pagosa Springs prompts evacuations
One of the largest wildfires ever recorded in Colorado persisted Sunday and a new wildfire sparked in the southwestern corner of the state as gusty winds and low humidity fueled the flames.
Evacuations ordered for wildfire burning west of Pagosa Springs
Mandatory evacuations have been ordered for Aspen Springs, the Elk Park subdivision and homes off Ironwood Drive.
Evacuations ordered for fire near Pagosa Springs
A structure fire that got out of control near Pagosa Springs forced evacuations and prompted a disaster declaration from Gov. Jared Polis. The blaze, called the Oak fire, had burned 75 acres as of Monday morning,
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FEMA funds authorized to pay for firefighting efforts on Oak Fire in Pagosa Springs

The money will cover 75% of firefighting costs, but won’t be allocated toward helping home or business owners with structural ...
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Multiple wildfires burn across Southwest Colorado

Wildfires burning east and west of Durango created smoky skies over the area and prompted evacuations and power shutoffs in ...
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Colorado wildfires: Fires in western state consume 143,000 acres

Five active wildfires — the Lee, Elk, Oak, Stoner Mesa and Crosho fires — have charred more than 143,000 acres, or 222 square miles, on the Western Slope in recent days.
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Red Cross opens evac center for Oak Fire

The American Red Cross of Western Colorado has opened an evacuation center in Pagosa Springs to assist those who have been ...
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Braille Bricks build brighter futures

Never underestimate the power of a determined Rotarian. When it comes to serving others, Rotary Club of Pagosa Springs member ...
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PAGOSA FIRE UPDATE: Oak Fire Downgraded to 75 Acres

By the end of Day Two, the Oak Fire west of Pagosa Springs had been downgraded from 150 acres to 75 acres, and by evening on ...

302nd Airlift Wing out of Peterson SFB provides aerial firefighting support

Over the weekend, the Air Force Reserve's 302nd Airlift Wing out of Peterson Space Force Base provided aerial firefighting ...