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Derby Fire triples in size, prompts evacuations near Dotsero, I-70

The Derby Fire that more than tripled in size on Tuesday saw “significant fire growth overnight,” prompting early Wednesday ...
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Derby Fire estimated at 839 acres as of Wednesday morning

The Derby Fire, located north of Dotsero in White River National Forest grew to 839 acres Tuesday evening, according to the ...
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‘Extreme’ fire risk in Eagle County has officials on alert

After a series of hot, dry, sunny days, Eagle County’s fire danger levels are extremely high. The Lee Fire currently burning ...

Derby Fire grows by nearly 400% but still no structures threatened: officials

The two fires are called the Derby Fire, located in Eagle County near Garfield County, and the La Plata Fire, located in ...
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Drought worsens in Colorado as hot, dry, windy weather fuels wildfire behavior — and risk — on Western Slope

Drought conditions are getting worse on Colorado’s Western Slope, increasing the risk of wildfires, even as several large ...