Fire department responds to unauthorized controlled burns

Cortez fire and police responded to a reported brush fire on a rural property on Sligo Street in Cortez about 10 a.m. Wednesday. Authorities on scene said the fire was a controlled burn, but there was no permit. For information on controlled burn permits, visit cortezfire.com/open-burning-info.

Cortez fire and police responded to a reported structure fire at a barn on the 13000 block of County Road 25 about 7 p.m. Friday. Authorities on scene and scanner chatter said the fire was a controlled burn, but there was no permit. The fire appeared to be very close to a nearby structure. For information on controlled burn permits, visit cortezfire.com/open-burning-info.

Cortez fire and police responded to a reported brush fire on a rural property on Sligo Street in Cortez about 10 a.m. Wednesday. Authorities on scene said the fire was a controlled burn, but there was no permit. For information on controlled burn permits, visit cortezfire.com/open-burning-info.