US EditionEvacuations Ordered in Colorado for some Eagle County Residents Due to Derby Fire Growth | News Channel 3-12
The lightning-caused Derby Fire expanded from 25 to 839 acres in two days, prompting evacuations and forest closures with 80 personnel engaged in containment efforts.
- The Derby Fire, sparked by lightning on August 17 in White River National Forest near Dotsero, increased in size from 245 acres late Tuesday to 839 acres early Wednesday.
- The fire's growth and critical fire weather led Eagle County Emergency Management to order evacuations for Sweetwater Road and Colorado River Road areas by noon Wednesday.
- The U.S. Forest Service implemented closures in sections of White River National Forest, while approximately 80 firefighters utilized both ground crews and aircraft to control the blaze in difficult terrain.
- Operations Section Chief Matt Weakland highlighted that significant efforts are concentrated on constructing fire lines in the area and managing the Stoner Creek drainage, reporting steady progress in controlling the fire.
- The evacuation center staffed with information and resources opened Wednesday at Two Rivers Community Center in Dotsero to support displaced residents amid ongoing fire efforts.
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New evacuation orders issued for parts of Eagle County after Derby Fire more than triples in size overnight
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