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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 ...

2 arrested for arson after Oak Fire burns 75 acres dangerously close to homes

ARCHULETA COUNTY, Colo. (KKTV) - Two men are facing arson charges in connection with a wildfire that threatened homes and forced evacuations 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 ...

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 ...

Fire Near Pagosa Springs Grows Out Of Control, Triggers Mandatory Evacuations In Archuleta County

A fast-moving wildland fire dubbed the Oak Fire is prompting urgent evacuations in Archuleta County, Colorado. Authorities ...
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Lee Fire explodes over weekend to more than 113,000 acres, making it the 5th largest in state history

Two major wildfires are burning in Rio Blanco County. The Lee Fire, which grew over the weekend to more than 113,000 acres, ...
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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 ...