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.

The U.S. Forest Service on Monday issued the following press release on the Derby Fire in Eagle County: GLENWOOD SPRINGS, Colo. – Fire resources are working the Derby Fire about 15 miles north of Dotsero in remote,

After a series of hot, dry, sunny days, Eagle County’s fire danger levels are extremely high. The Lee Fire currently burning in Rio Blanco County has burned close to 120,000 acres, making it the