Roaring Fork Fire News Today

As Chief Scott Thompson laid the orange uniform on the hood of the new ambulance, officially signifying that it was in service, Wally Dallenbach Sr. had to be smiling somewhere.

As Chief Scott Thompson laid the orange uniform on the hood of the new ambulance, officially signifying that it was in service, Wally Dallenbach Sr. had to be smiling somewhere.

Five acres at the base of Crown Mountain near Emma burned Wednesday after a ditch fire appeared to spread and spark a wildfire.  No people, livestock, or structures were harmed or damaged in the burn....

Five acres at the base of Crown Mountain near Basalt burned Wednesday after a ditch fire appeared to spread and spark a wildfire.  No people, livestock, or structures were harmed or damaged in the burn....

Allegedly failed roadside sobriety check, declined additional test

Unmowed grass along Colorado Highway 82’s medians and shoulder might appear innocuous, but to local fire departments, the “one-hour fuels” are a serious wildfire risk. Under the right weather conditions, an one-hour fuel can go...

Fire investigators found no evidence or indicators of foul play in a fire that caused several owners at the Willows Condominiums in Snowmass Village to lose their homes.

After the latest makeover for the proposed Black Mountain Basalt development at the Jadwin parcel in Basalt, Town Council unanimously approved the sketch plan for the development with the understanding that there’s much more hair-splitting...

Occupant tried to battle blaze but couldn’t prevent spread

3 deaths, 2 severe injuries in RFV part of disturbing trend