Durango Fire: ‘Air Operations Crucial’ In Battling Lightner Fire

DURANGO, Colo. (CBS4) – Air operations will be crucial in battling a wildfire in southwestern Colorado Thursday.
Durango Fire Rescue says that the fire is “burning in heavy fuel load and rugged terrain,” making it difficult to access on the ground.
(credit: CBS)The department says Thursday morning that all road closures and evacuations from Wednesday evening will remain in effect.
Those areas include all residents from La Plata County Road 207/208 up Lightner Creek Road and all