Evacuations have been ordered in response to the Derby Fire in Eagle County, which sat at 839 acres, according to data released the morning of Aug. 20. Residents of Sweetwater Road and areas of the Colorado River Road from Sweetwater to Red Dirt Creek ...

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.

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

The Lee Fire in Colorado has destroyed more than 116,000 acres and threatens power and energy infrastructure. See the latest wildfire map and updates.

The latest updates on fires Sunday around Colorado: Update 5:46 p.m. The Duck Pond fire remains at 88 acres and is 60% contained, Eagle County's public information office announced on Facebook.

Fire activity on #RedDirtCliffFire 5 miles SW of Burns in Eagle County has moderated tonight. Aerial mapping shows it's 27 acres, mostly on BLM. No immediate threats to structures.