La Junta Fire Department

05/26/2026

We will be testing the Tornado Sirens today between 10am and 1030am. LJ, Swink and Cheraw.

05/26/2026

At approx 213 pm today we were toned out to a reported structure fire. Arrival of our Deputy Chief found an out building on fire with lots of debris and junk vehicles and weeds. The wind had just picked blowing very hard to the North pushing the fire toward a couple of residents and other property. Crews began a quick attack trying to slow down the fire progression. Due to lack of fire hydrants in the close proximity, mutual aid was requested for water tenders from Rocky Ford Fire, Cheraw Fire, Bent County Fire Department, and Manzanola Fire. Crews worked quick and fast to keep the fire contained to the original property. Multiple personnel from all the departments worked great together to bring the fire under control. Thanks to OCSO, Otero Emergency Management, Otero Road and Bridge and other citizens help direct traffic and such. Thanks to Southeast Power to check power lines. The cause is under investigation. Photos courtesy of Christina Tozzie.

05/25/2026

At approx 108 am this morning LJFD responded to the area of Hwy 194 and BB.75 for a reported brush fire. Upon arrival of Brush 1, they reported a large fire moving North on the North side of Hwy 194. Heavy brush and tamarisks and a small breeze was pushing the fire. Two houses were evacuated as a precaution by rd 31.80 and Hwy 194. Mutual aid was requested from Cheraw Fire, Rocky Ford Fire and Bent County Fire. OCSO helped with traffic and with evacuation of the houses. Crews on the North end made sure the houses were protected from the fire. All other crews battled the fire and tough terrain. Crews finally brought the fire under control and worked hot spots and all were back in service at approx 515 am. Thank you to everyone who assisted. The cause of the fire remains under investigation. Approx 90 acres burned.

05/25/2026

05/17/2026

RED FLAG WARNING TODAY! NO BURNING!

A Red Flag Warning is in effect for portions of the Plains on Sunday from 10AM to 9PM due to strong southwest winds and very low humidity values. A Fire Weather Watch is in effect for Monday afternoon/evening for Las Animas and Baca Counties.

05/16/2026

Red Flag today!!! No Burning.

Fire weather concerns will be present through the weekend for portions of southern Colorado. Winds will be out of the southwest 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph, with the strongest winds on Sunday. Humidity values will fall to under 10% Avoid anything that could spark a fire!

05/14/2026

Thank you for the great lunch for our Board of Directors meeting.

This morning Lajunta senior breakfast and Lajunta Fire Department lunch!!!!