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Community rallies around Archuleta County man after Oak Fire destroys much of property

The Oak Fire tore through acres of land in Archuleta County this week, destroying nearly everything on one property except ...

Residents near Oak Fire can return home as evacuation orders lifted

Officials have lifted evacuation orders issued due to the Oak Fire, and measures are in place for residents to safely return ...
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Illegal burn starts 75-acre Oak Fire

What began as an illegal burn on Sunday, Aug. 10, turned into a 75-acre wildfire that prompted the mandatory evacuation of ...
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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 ...
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FEMA Authorizes Funds to Fight Colorado’s Oak Fire

FEMA has announced the authorized use of federal funds to help with firefighting costs for the Oak Fire burning in Archuleta ...
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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 ...

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 ...

Oak Fire in southwest Colorado now 14 percent contained, as firefighters battle to protect homes

ARCHULETA COUNTY, Colo. (KKTV) - A wildfire burning in southwest Colorado is now 14 percent contained, but officials warn evacuees it’s still not safe to return home. As of Tuesday morning, the Oak ...