Fire sparks near Bon Carbo, grows to 452 acres: LACEM
Staff report The Chronicle-News A fire currently burning near Bon Carbo has already grown to 452 acres, according to the Las Animas County Emergency Management… Login to continue reading Login…
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Trujillo Creek fire remains 90% contained, personnel conducting ‘mop up’
Benjamin Mandile The Chronicle-News The Trujillo Creek Fire that prompted the evacuations of a community southwest of Aguilar remained at 90% containment Wednesday, Las Animas… Login to continue reading Login…
Trujillo Creek Fire 90% contained, hot shot crews depart, residents can ‘relax’ some
Staff report The Chronicle-News Firefighters saw increased containment of the Trujillo Creek Fire over the weekend, with the latest containment report at 90%, according to… Login to continue reading Login…
Trujillo Fire: Day 5 — Containment raises to 25%, evac orders lifted
Staff report The Chronicle-News Containment of the Trujillo Creek Fire has increased to 25% and evacuation orders have been lifted, according to public safety officials.… Login to continue reading Login…
Trujillo Fire Day 4: 10% contained, crews to run helo attack until winds prohibit
Benjamin Mandile The Chronicle-News Wildland firefighter crews battling a fire in Trujillo Creek have contained 10% of the fire and have containment line around the… Login to continue reading Login…
Crews reported on all sides of wildland fire, hope to make progress before Thurs. winds
Origin point reminiscent of bomb blast after back-burning winds engulf rocky canyon Benjamin Mandile The Chronicle-News Chainsaws buzzed near a ridge-line Wednesday as wildland firefighters… Login to continue reading Login…
Ariel infrared shows Trujillo fire at 86 acres, no containment progress made overnight
State assumed control at midnight Wednesday, crews hope to make progress before Thurs winds Benjamin Mandile The Chronicle-News Some 70 firefighters are on scene of… Login to continue reading Login…
State to assume control of Trujillo Creek Fire at midnight tonight
Benjamin Mandile The Chronicle-News State officials are expected to assume control of the Trujillo Creek Fire at midnight with the fire at 0% containment as… Login to continue reading Login…
Roadway, office closures due to Wednesday snow burst
Staff report The Chronicle-News Southern Colorado’s winter storm is causing numerous businesses and government offices to close in the region, as public officials urge residents… Login to continue reading Login…
Whiteout conditions projected for southeast Colorado through tonight, frostbite possible
Staff report The Chronicle-News Widespread heavy snow is projected for much of southeast Colorado today, with extreme winter weather conditions expected, the National Weather Service… Login to continue reading Login…