Disaster Emergency Declared As Wildfire Grows

DURANGO, Colo. (CBS4) – Governor John Hickenlooper declared a disaster emergency for the wildfire burning in southwestern Colorado.
The Lightner Fire is burning in the Lightner Creek area, which is about two miles west of Durango.(credit: CBS)
It started when a home caught fire, and has quickly spread due to strong winds. Durango Fire Rescue reports the winds are strong Thursday, too, increasing fire behavior with the warm temperatures.
As a result, additional equipment has been ordered an