Derby fire prompts evacuation notice
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The Derby Fire burning in the northwestern corner of Eagle County is estimated at approximately 100 acres and growing, according to a Tuesday evening update from the U.S. Forest Service. With temperatures on Tuesday
The Derby Fire, located north of Dotsero in White River National Forest grew to 839 acres Tuesday evening, according to the Watch Duty app. The measurement is more than three times the 245 acre estimation Tuesday evening. The growth has prompted evacuation orders in the area of Sweetwater Lake and a complete closure of Colorado River Road.
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Derby Fire currently at 50 acres
It's currently estimated at 50 acres in size out in northwest Eagle County and a pre-evacuation notice is in place as a precaution.
The Derby Fire burning in rugged terrain in the northwest corner of Eagle County is estimated at 2,625 acres and is 0% contained as of 9 a.m. Thursday. While acreage has nearly doubled since
The Derby Fire is moving quickly in Garfield and Eagle counties, burning almost 1,000 acres between Wednesday night and Thursday morning.