Derby Fire: August 21, 2025 Derby Fire Update

August 21, 2025August 21, 2025 gc webNorthern Rockies Complex Incident Management Team 3

Northern Rockies Complex Incident Management Team 3, Incident Commander Mike Behrens

Derby Fire update document – English
Derby Fire update document – Spanish

Location: 13 miles north of Dotsero, CO
Start Date: 8/16/2025;
Cause: Lightning Size: Est. 2624 acres
Completion/Containment: 0%
117 Total Personnel; 9 Engines; 1 Helicopter; 5 Hand Crews;

KEY MESSAGE:

Fire behavior has been wind driven. Growth was slowed yesterday due to slope and fuel type. Outflow winds associated with monsoonal moisture may increase fire activity today.

CURRENT STATUS:

The Northern Rockies Complex Incident Management Team 3 assumed command of the Derby Fire yesterday. Additional staff and resources are arriving to support them. Yesterday the Derby Fire expanded slowly, thanks to quiet winds. Fire managers worked to assess protection needs for over 100 structures along Sweetwater Rd. to Red Dirt Creek. They also laid firehose and scouted opportunities to build containment lines. Their goal is to determine the best strategy to engage the fire with the highest chance for success, while ensuring firefighter safety. The remote location is particularly challenging for firefighters to access.

WEATHER AND FIRE BEHAVIOR:

The trend of hot and dry weather continues to make subalpine fuels very receptive to fire spread. However, the weekend is likely to bring cooler temperatures and increased chances of monsoonal precipitation. Daytime smoke and nighttime glows from the fire may be visible.

CLOSURES AND SPECIAL MESSAGES:

Eagle County has issued an evacuation notice for residents of Sweetwater Rd. and areas of the Colorado River Rd. from Sweetwater to Red Dirt Creek. Derby Mesa Loop remains in pre-evacuation status. More evacuation information is available at www.ecemergency.org, including where to shelter and resources for pets and livestock.

The Forest Service and BLM have both issued public closure orders in the vicinity of the fire to protect public and firefighter safety. The White River National Forest’s closure order and map are posted at https://www.fs.usda.gov/r02/whiteriver. The BLM Colorado River Valley Field Office’s closure order and map are posted at https://www.blm.gov/…/colorado-river-valley-field-office.

Specific closure information and maps will also be posted on InciWeb at https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident…/cowrf-derby-fire as they are implemented.

#derbyfire

Derby Fire official information:

FACEBOOK – Derby fire @derbyfire
INCIWEB – Derby Fire
WHITE RIVER NATIONAL FOREST – facebook.com/whiteriverNF @whiteriverNF

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EAGLE COUNTY INFO
REGISTER FOR ALERTS – 911 alerts
INCIDENT UPDATES – EC Emergency or Reachwell app
FACEBOOK – facebook.com/eaglecountyso @eaglecountyso

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GARFIELD COUNTY INFO
REGISTER FOR ALERTS – 911 alerts or Reachwell app
INCIDENT UPDATES / SUBSCRIBE – Garfield County emergency
FACEBOOK – facebook.com/garcosheriff @garcosheriff

Equipo de gestión de incidentes 3 del complejo Northern Rockies, comandante del incidente Mike Behrens

Documento de actualización sobre el incendio de Derby – Inglés
Documento de actualización sobre el incendio de Derby – Español

Ubicación: 13 millas al norte de Dotsero, CO
Fecha de inicio: 16/8/2025;
Causa: Rayo Tamaño: Est. 2624 acres
Finalización/Contención: 0%
117 efectivos en total; 9 motores; 1 helicóptero; 5 tripulaciones manuales;

MENSAJE CLAVE:

El comportamiento del fuego ha sido impulsado por el viento. El crecimiento se ralentizó ayer debido a la pendiente y el tipo de combustible. Los vientos de salida asociados con la humedad monzónica podrían incrementar la actividad del fuego hoy.

ESTADO ACTUAL:

El Equipo de Gestión de Incidentes 3 del Complejo Northern Rockies asumió ayer el mando del incendio Derby. Se está llegando personal y recursos adicionales para apoyarlos. Ayer, el incendio Derby se expandió lentamente gracias a la calma del viento. Los responsables del incendio trabajaron para evaluar las necesidades de protección de más de 100 estructuras a lo largo de Sweetwater Rd. hasta Red Dirt Creek. También instalaron mangueras contra incendios y exploraron oportunidades para construir líneas de contención. Su objetivo es determinar la mejor estrategia para combatir el incendio con la mayor probabilidad de éxito, garantizando al mismo tiempo la seguridad de los bomberos. El acceso a esta ubicación remota es particularmente difícil para los bomberos.

CLIMA Y COMPORTAMIENTO DEL FUEGO:

La tendencia al clima cálido y seco continúa haciendo que los combustibles subalpinos sean muy susceptibles a la propagación del fuego. Sin embargo, es probable que el fin de semana traiga temperaturas más bajas y mayores probabilidades de precipitaciones monzónicas. Es posible que se observe humo diurno y resplandores nocturnos del incendio.

CIERRES Y MENSAJES ESPECIALES:

El Condado de Eagle ha emitido un aviso de evacuación para los residentes de Sweetwater Rd. y áreas de Colorado River Rd. desde Sweetwater hasta Red Dirt Creek. Derby Mesa Loop permanece en estado de preevacuación. Puede encontrar más información sobre la evacuación en www.ecemergency.org , incluyendo dónde refugiarse y recursos para mascotas y ganado.

El Servicio Forestal y la Oficina de Administración de Tierras (BLM) han emitido órdenes de cierre público en las inmediaciones del incendio para proteger la seguridad pública y de los bomberos. La orden de cierre y el mapa del Bosque Nacional del Río Blanco están publicados en https://www.fs.usda.gov/r02/whiteriver . La orden de cierre y el mapa de la Oficina de Campo del Valle del Río Colorado de la BLM están publicados en https://www.blm.gov/…/colorado-river-valley-field-office .

También se publicará información específica de cierre y mapas en InciWeb en https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident…/cowrf-derby-fire a medida que se implementen.

#derbyfire

Información oficial de Derby Fire:

FACEBOOK – Derby Fire @derbyfire INCIWEB – Derby Fire BOSQUE NACIONAL WHITE RIVER – facebook.com/whiteriverNF @whiteriverNF

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INFORMACIÓN DEL CONDADO DE EAGLE
REGÍSTRESE PARA RECIBIR ALERTAS – Alertas del 911 ACTUALIZACIONES DE INCIDENTES – Aplicación EC Emergency o Reachwell FACEBOOK – facebook.com/eaglecountyso @eaglecountyso

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INFORMACIÓN DEL CONDADO DE GARFIELD
REGÍSTRESE PARA RECIBIR ALERTAS – Alertas del 911 o aplicación Reachwell ACTUALIZACIONES DE INCIDENTES / SUSCRÍBASE – Emergencia del condado de Garfield FACEBOOK – facebook.com/garcosheriff @garcosheriff

Lee Fire: Elk and Lee Fire Update – Thursday, August 21, 2025

August 21, 2025August 21, 2025 gc webNorthern Rockies Complex Incident Management Team 1

Northern Rockies Complex Incident Management Team 1, Incident Commander Brent Olson

Location: 11 miles south of Meeker, Colorado
Start Date: 08/02/2025
Cause: Lightning
Size: Lee Fire: 137,755 acres | Elk Fire: 14,518 acres
Containment: Lee Fire: 73% | Elk Fire: 100%
426 Total Personnel; 5 Helicopters; 25 Engines; 2 Hand Crews; 13 Water Tenders; 5 Dozers

KEY MESSAGE

Prominent smoke columns will be visible on both the Lee and Elk Fires. This residual fire activity is well within the fire interior and is associated with the hot and dry weather pattern. Holding actions remain the critical suppression action with the critical fire weather in place.

CURRENT STATUS

Lee Fire – Yesterday resources on the eastern flank completed nearly 4 miles of chipping, which is the act of processing large debris into smaller woodchips which are dispersed over a wide area. The interior pockets of heat continued to burn and produce visible smoke columns. Resources adjusted their shift lengths to monitor these “green islands”. Today crews will continue with chipping operations and reinforcing containment lines by patrolling and targeting remaining hot spots. Initial attack resources have been identified and are ready in the event of new starts.

Elk Fire – Yesterday firefighters nearly completed suppression repair on the western flank of the fire. Heavy machinery repair operations will continue over the next few days.

WEATHER AND FIRE BEHAVIOR

Hot and dry conditions continue Thursday, with cloud cover increasing in the late afternoon and evening hours. With cumulus buildups near the fire, erratic outflow winds of 35 to 45 mph are possible during the late afternoon and evening on Thursday. A few passing rain showers are possible Friday morning, with the threat of afternoon showers and thunderstorms gradually increasing each day as the region enters a wetter pattern this weekend.

CLOSURES AND SPECIAL MESSAGES

The Piceance Creek Road (CR 5) remains closed. For accurate up-to-date information on evacuations and road closures for Rio Blanco County go to the Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/RioBlancoCountySheriffsOffice. For Garfield County updates go to: https://www.garfieldcounty.net/. White River National Forest closure information is available at: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r02/whiteriver/alerts. BLM White River Field Office closure information is available at: https://ow.ly/78uF50WGjNW.

Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office
Bureau of Land Management – Colorado
BLM Colorado Fire
Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control
U.S. Forest Service – White River National Forest
Bureau of Land Management Fire
Garfield County Sheriff’s Office – Colorado

Equipo de gestión de incidentes 1 del complejo Northern Rockies, comandante del incidente Brent Olson

Ubicación: 11 millas al sur de Meeker, Colorado
Fecha de inicio: 08/02/2025
Causa: Rayo
Tamaño: Incendio Lee: 137,755 acres | Incendio Elk: 14,518 acres
Contención: Incendio Lee: 73% | Incendio Elk: 100%
426 Personal en total; 5 Helicópteros; 25 Motores; 2 Equipos de Mano; 13 Camiones de Agua; 5 Bulldozers

MENSAJE CLAVE

Se observarán columnas de humo prominentes en los incendios de Lee y Elk. Esta actividad residual del incendio se encuentra bien dentro del interior del incendio y está asociada con el clima cálido y seco. Las acciones de contención siguen siendo cruciales para la extinción, considerando las condiciones climáticas críticas para el incendio.

ESTADO ACTUAL

Incendio Lee: Ayer, los recursos en el flanco este completaron casi 6.5 kilómetros de astillado, que consiste en procesar escombros grandes en astillas de madera más pequeñas que se dispersan en una amplia zona. Las áreas de calor interiores continuaron ardiendo y produciendo columnas de humo visibles. Los recursos ajustaron la duración de sus turnos para monitorear estas “islas verdes”. Hoy, las cuadrillas continuarán con las operaciones de astillado y reforzarán las líneas de contención mediante patrullaje y la identificación de los puntos calientes restantes. Se han identificado los recursos de ataque inicial y están listos en caso de nuevos incendios.

Incendio Elk : Ayer, los bomberos casi completaron las reparaciones de extinción en el flanco oeste del incendio. Las operaciones de reparación de maquinaria pesada continuarán durante los próximos días.

EL TIEMPO Y EL COMPORTAMIENTO DEL FUEGO

El jueves continuará con condiciones cálidas y secas, con un aumento de la nubosidad al final de la tarde y al anochecer. Debido a la formación de cúmulos cerca del incendio, se esperan vientos de salida erráticos de 56 a 72 km/h al final de la tarde y al anochecer del jueves. Se esperan algunas lluvias pasajeras el viernes por la mañana, y la amenaza de lluvias y tormentas eléctricas por la tarde aumentará gradualmente cada día a medida que la región entra en un patrón más húmedo este fin de semana.

CIERRES Y MENSAJES ESPECIALES

La carretera Piceance Creek (CR 5) permanece cerrada. Para obtener información precisa y actualizada sobre evacuaciones y cierres de carreteras en el condado de Río Blanco, visite la página de Facebook de la Oficina del Sheriff del Condado de Río Blanco: https://www.facebook.com/RioBlancoCountySheriffsOffice . Para obtener información actualizada del condado de Garfield, visite: https://www.garfieldcounty.net/ . La información sobre el cierre del Bosque Nacional White River está disponible en: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r02/whiteriver/alerts . La información sobre el cierre de la Oficina de Campo de BLM White River está disponible en: https://ow.ly/78uF50WGjNW .

Oficina del Sheriff del Condado de Rio Blanco
Oficina de Administración de Tierras – Colorado
BLM Bomberos de
Colorado División de Prevención y Control de Incendios de Colorado
Servicio Forestal de los EE. UU. – Bosque Nacional White River
Bomberos de la Oficina de Administración de Tierras
Oficina del Sheriff del Condado de Garfield – Colorado

CDPHE: Air Quality Health Advisory for Wildfire Smoke: central Colorado

August 21, 2025August 21, 2025 gc webColorado Department of Public Health and Environment

Colorado Division Public Health and Environment Air Quality Division

Air Quality Health Advisory for Wildfire Smoke

Avisos en Español para todo el Estado (Colorado)

Issued for western Eagle and eastern Garfield Counties
Issued at 7:56 AM MDT, Thursday, August 21, 2025

Issued by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment

Affected Area: Western Eagle and eastern Garfield Counties. Locations include, but are not limited to Sweetwater Lake, Dotsero, Gypsum, and Eagle.

Advisory in Effect: 9:00 AM MDT, Thursday, August 21, 2025 to 9:00 AM MDT, Friday, August 22, 2025

Public Health Recommendations: If smoke is thick or becomes thick in your neighborhood you may want to remain indoors. This is especially true for those with heart disease, respiratory illnesses, the very young, and older adults. Consider limiting outdoor activity when moderate to heavy smoke is present. Consider relocating temporarily if smoke is present indoors and is making you ill. If visibility is less than 5 miles in smoke in your neighborhood, smoke has reached levels that are unhealthy.

Outlook: Smoke from the Derby Fire is impacting central Colorado. The heaviest smoke is expected in areas near the fire and in low-lying areas.

For the latest Colorado statewide air quality conditions, forecasts, and advisories, visit: https://www.colorado.gov/airquality/colorado_summary.aspx

For the latest Smoke Blog, visit: https://colosmokeoutlook.blogspot.com/

For more information about smoke and your health, visit: https://cdphe.colorado.gov/outdoor-burning/wildfire-smoke-and-health

Derby Fire: BLM issues land closure in Garfield and Eagle Counties for firefighting activities

August 20, 2025August 21, 2025 gc webBureau of Land Management

Bureau of Land Management

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. — Today, the Bureau of Land Management issued an order closing BLM-managed public lands in Garfield and Eagle Counties because of the Derby Fire. BLM issued the emergency closure to keep the public and firefighters safe while fire activity is in the area. The order is effective immediately and the closure will remain until fire managers declare the Derby Fire controlled or BLM rescinds the order.

This closure affects BLM lands north and west of the town of Gypsum, Colorado, that are north of Coffee Pot Road; west of the Colorado River; east of the White River National Forest boundary; and south of Derby Creek.

Please refer to the map below and closure order (on the BLM website) for detailed information on the lands that are closed.

The temporary closing of the lands is to reduce exposure to hazardous situations due to the recent, rapid rates of spread and fire behavior of the Derby Fire. The public is to remain clear of these closed lands. Please use caution and watch for firefighters when traveling in the area.

Violations of this emergency order may lead to prosecution, with fines and possible imprisonment.

We appreciate your understanding as we prioritize safety and resource integrity during this critical time. For more information about the land closure, please call the Colorado River Valley Field Office front desk at 970-876-9000. For more information about the Derby Fire, please call the fire information line at 970-355-3283.

Derby Fire official information:

FACEBOOK – Derby fire @derbyfire
INCIWEB – Derby Fire
WHITE RIVER NATIONAL FOREST – facebook.com/whiteriverNF @whiteriverNF

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EAGLE COUNTY INFO
REGISTER FOR ALERTS – 911 alerts
INCIDENT UPDATES – EC Emergency or Reachwell app
FACEBOOK – facebook.com/eaglecountyso @eaglecountyso

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Derby Fire: Derby Fire Update 4:00pm August 20, 2025

August 20, 2025August 20, 2025 gc webNorthern Rockies Complex Incident Management Team 3

Northern Rockies Complex Incident Management Team 3

Overnight, diurnal wind increased fire behavior. The fire was active through the night increasing along the southern edge. Today, fire behavior was reduced with the lack of wind. We expect to have accurate acreage tomorrow after the infrared flight tonight.

FACEBOOK – Derby fire @derbyfire
INCIWEB – Derby Fire
WHITE RIVER NATIONAL FOREST – facebook.com/whiteriverNF @whiteriverNF

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EAGLE COUNTY INFO
REGISTER FOR ALERTS – 911 alerts
INCIDENT UPDATES – EC Emergency or Reachwell app
FACEBOOK – facebook.com/eaglecountyso @eaglecountyso

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Derby Fire: Public closure in Eagle and Garfield counties in the vicinity of the Derby Fire

August 20, 2025August 20, 2025 gc webWhite River National Forest

U.S. Forest Service – White River National Forest

TEMPORARY AREA CLOSURE ORDER USDA FOREST SERVICE
WHITE RIVER NATIONAL FOREST SYSTEM LANDS RESTRICTION
EAGLE-HOLY CROSS RANGER DISTRICT

For the protection of health and safety to the public pursuant to 16 USC 551 and 36 CFR 261.50 (a) and (b), the following acts are prohibited within the White River National Forest, Blanco and Eagle-Holy Cross Ranger Districts, Eagle and Garfield counties, in the State of Colorado.

The restricted area is further defined as the area on National Forest System lands within the Blanco and Eagle-Holy Cross Ranger Districts located, starting north of Sweetwater Lake, following the Forest boundary north and east to the intersection of the Derby Loop Road (Eagle County Road 39). Then follow Middle Derby Creek generally northwest to Island Lakes. Then, generally south following the Island Lakes Trail (#1842), the W Mountain Trail (#1817), the Turret-Crescent Trail (#2269) and the Turret Creek Trail (#1838) back to Sweetwater Lake.

The following roads are located within the closure: National Forest System Roads 609.1; 611.1; 611.2A; 611.2B; 613.1; 613.1A; 616.1.

The following trails are located within the closure: Nellies (#1839); Johnny Meyers (#2067); Ute-Sweetwater (#2032); South W (#2060); W Mountain Trail (#1817) between Big Spring and Turret-Crescent Trail (#2269); Roberts Trail (#2076).

The attached map (Appendix A) shows the area of temporary closure order.

PROHIBITIONS:

Going into or occupying the temporary area closure within the National Forest System lands until order closure order is rescinded. See Attached Map. 36 C.F.R. 261.53(e)

EXEMPTIONS:

Pursuant to 36 C.F.R 261.50(e), the following persons are exempt from this order:

Any Federal, State, or local officer, or member of an organized rescue or firefighting force in the performance of an official duty;
Persons with a Forest Service permit specifically authorizing the otherwise prohibited act or omission.

This order shall remain in effect until rescinded or until December 31, 2025, whichever event occurs first.

Done at Glenwood Springs, this 19th day of August 2025

FACEBOOK – Derby fire @derbyfire
INCIWEB – Derby Fire
WHITE RIVER NATIONAL FOREST – facebook.com/whiteriverNF @whiteriverNF
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EAGLE COUNTY INFO
REGISTER FOR ALERTS – 911 alerts
INCIDENT UPDATES – EC Emergency or Reachwell app
FACEBOOK – facebook.com/eaglecountyso@eaglecountyso
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GARFIELD COUNTY INFO
REGISTER FOR ALERTS – 911 alerts or Reachwell app
INCIDENT UPDATES / SUBSCRIBE – Garfield County emergency
FACEBOOK – facebook.com/garcosheriff @garcosheriff

Derby Fire: Derby Fire Operations Briefing Video – August 20, 2025

August 20, 2025August 20, 2025 gc webNorthern Rockies Complex Incident Management Team 3

Northern Rockies Complex Incident Management Team 3

The Northern Rockies Complex Incident Management Team 3 assumed command of the Derby Fire at 6:00 a.m. today. It is currently estimated at over 839 acres. More resources are arriving on-scene.

Here is an operational update and more information will be forthcoming throughout the day.

Visit https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident…/cowrf-derby-fire for official fire information. This is the official Facebook page for this fire.

Eagle County Emergency Management U.S. Forest Service – White River National Forest

FACEBOOK – Derby fire @derbyfire
INCIWEB – Derby Fire
WHITE RIVER NATIONAL FOREST – facebook.com/whiteriverNF @whiteriverNF
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EAGLE COUNTY INFO
REGISTER FOR ALERTS – 911 alerts
INCIDENT UPDATES – EC Emergency or Reachwell app
FACEBOOK – facebook.com/eaglecountyso@eaglecountyso
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GARFIELD COUNTY INFO
REGISTER FOR ALERTS – 911 alerts or Reachwell app
INCIDENT UPDATES / SUBSCRIBE – Garfield County emergency
FACEBOOK – facebook.com/garcosheriff @garcosheriff

DERBY FIRE: GO (RED) EVACUATE

August 20, 2025August 24, 2025 gc webGarfield County Sheriff's Office

GO (RED) EVACUATE zone 265 by noon today, including Sweetwater, Sweetwater Lake and CR 150 Road and sections of Colorado River Road from Sweetwater to Red Dirt Creek, both in Eagle and Garfield counties.

FACEBOOK – Derby fire @derbyfire
INCIWEB – Derby Fire
WHITE RIVER NATIONAL FOREST – facebook.com/whiteriverNF @whiteriverNF
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EAGLE COUNTY INFO
DERBY FIRE: EAGLE COUNTY EVACUATION MAP
REGISTER FOR ALERTS – 911 alerts
INCIDENT UPDATES – EC Emergency or Reachwell app
FACEBOOK – facebook.com/eaglecountyso@eaglecountyso
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GARFIELD COUNTY INFO
DERBY FIRE: GARFIELD COUNTY INTERACTIVE EVACUATION MAP
REGISTER FOR ALERTS – 911 alerts or Reachwell app
INCIDENT UPDATES / SUBSCRIBE – Garfield County emergency
FACEBOOK – facebook.com/garcosheriff @garcosheriff

DERBY INCENDIO: SALIR (ROJO) EVACUAR

SALIR (ROJO) EVACUAR zona 265 al mediodía de hoy, incluyendo Sweetwater, Sweetwater Lake y CR 150 Road y secciones de Colorado River Road desde Sweetwater hasta Red Dirt Creek, ambos en los condados de Eagle y Garfield.

FACEBOOK – Derby Fire @derbyfire
INCIWEB – Derby Fire
BOSQUE NACIONAL WHITE RIVER – facebook.com/whiteriverNF @whiteriverNF
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INFORMACIÓN DEL CONDADO DE EAGLE
INCENDIO DE DERBY: MAPA DE EVACUACIÓN DEL CONDADO DE EAGLE
REGÍSTRESE PARA RECIBIR ALERTAS – Alertas del 911
ACTUALIZACIONES DE INCIDENTES – Emergencia de EC o aplicación Reachwell
FACEBOOK – facebook.com/eaglecountyso @eaglecountyso
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INFORMACIÓN DEL CONDADO DE GARFIELD
DERBY FIRE: MAPA DE EVACUACIÓN INTERACTIVO DEL CONDADO DE GARFIELD
REGÍSTRESE PARA RECIBIR ALERTAS – Alertas del 911 o aplicación Reachwell
ACTUALIZACIONES DE INCIDENTES / SUSCRÍBASE – Emergencia del condado de Garfield
FACEBOOK – facebook.com/garcosheriff @garcosheriff

Garfield county sheriff's vehicle with Derby fire in background

Photo provided by Garfield County Sheriff’s office

Derby Fire: Evacuation Notice: Significant fire growth on the Derby Fire overnight.

August 20, 2025August 20, 2025 gc webEagle County Sheriff's Office

Eagle County Public Safety Information

The Derby Fire started on 8/17/2025. The small, lightning-ignited fire was detected on a steep cliff above the West Fork of Red Dirt Creek late Sunday morning.

8.20.25, 7:45 a.m. – Evacuation Notice: Significant fire growth on the Derby Fire overnight.

Residents of Sweetwater Rd and areas of the Colorado River Rd from Sweetwater to Red Dirt Creek must leave the area by 12pm noon Wed, 8/20.

Derby Mesa Loop remains in pre-evacuation at this time.

An Evacuation Center is open and located at: – Two Rivers Community Center, 80 Lake Shore Drive, Dotsero. We are not accepting or in need of any donations at this time.

Livestock and animal evacuation support, please contact Connie Melzer of CSU Extension, 970-471-8043.

For support with smaller animals, dogs and cats, please call the Eagle County Animal Services #970-328-3647 and press 2.

More information and resources will be shared here on ECEmergency.org.

Información de seguridad pública del condado de Eagle

El incendio Derby comenzó el 17/8/2025. El pequeño incendio, originado por un rayo, se detectó en un acantilado escarpado sobre la bifurcación oeste del arroyo Red Dirt la madrugada del domingo.

8.20.25, 7:45 am – Aviso de evacuación: Crecimiento significativo del incendio en el incendio Derby durante la noche.

Los residentes de Sweetwater Rd y áreas de Colorado River Rd desde Sweetwater hasta Red Dirt Creek deben abandonar el área antes del mediodía del miércoles 20 de agosto.

Derby Mesa Loop permanece en pre-evacuación en este momento.

Hay un Centro de Evacuación abierto en el Centro Comunitario Two Rivers, 80 Lake Shore Drive, Dotsero. En este momento NO estamos aceptando ni necesitando donaciones.

Para recibir apoyo de evacuación de ganado y animales, comuníquese con Connie Melzer de CSU Extension, 970-471-8043.

Para obtener ayuda con animales más pequeños, perros y gatos, llame a los Servicios para Animales del Condado de Eagle al # 970-328-3647 y presione 2.

Se compartirá más información y recursos aquí en ECEmergency.org .

Routt National Forest in Stage 2 fire restrictions

August 15, 2025August 15, 2025 gc webGarfield County Sheriff's Office, United States Forest Service

Garfield County Sheriff’s Office

August 15, 2025, 6:26 p.m. – Important fire safety update:

The below press release from the U.S. Forest Service – Routt National Forest contains important information for anyone recreating in our area. Parts of Garfield County fall within the Routt National Forest, so please take a moment to read through the details before you head out.

For a list of surrounding areas in Stage 2 Fire Restrictions and what it means visit here: https://www.garfieldcountyco.gov/emerg…/fire-restrictions/

Let’s all do our part to protect our beautiful lands and keep our community safe.

Map of fire restrictions in the Routt-Medicine Bow Wilderness.

United States Forest Service

Sections of Routt National Forest are in Garfield County

Severe conditions put Routt National Forest in Stage 2 fire restrictions

Campfires are not allowed under these restrictions.

(LARAMIE, Wyo.) August 15, 2025 – Effective immediately, Stage 2 fire restrictions are in place for the Routt National Forest in northwest Colorado.

This includes National Forest System lands located in Garfield, Grand, Jackson, Moffat, Rio Blanco, and Routt counties.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service has communicated with all affected counties, state agencies, and neighboring federal land managers on the timing of the restrictions.

All criteria have been met for the Forest to move into Stage 2 restrictions and the USDA Forest Service is aligned with surrounding land managers regarding this action. Tightened restrictions are necessary due to extreme, dry fuel conditions that are receptive to fire, persistent fire weather patterns, and the danger of human-caused wildfires. Recent weather conditions have resulted in an elevated potential for wildfires. Fire restrictions will help protect public health and safety, as well as natural resources.

The Routt National Forest was last in Stage 2 restrictions in 2020 and has been in Stage 1 restrictions since July 10 of this year.

The following prohibitions are in effect until further notice:

Igniting, building, maintaining, attending, or using a fire, campfire, charcoal barbecue, or grill, except if using a device solely fueled by liquid or gas that can be turned on and off in an area barren or cleared of all flammable materials within three feet of the device.
Smoking, except in an enclosed vehicle or building.
Welding or operating an acetylene or other torch with open flame.
Using an explosive.
- This includes but is not limited to fuses, blasting caps, fireworks, rockets, exploding targets, tracers, and incendiary ammunition.
Possessing or using a motor vehicle off NFS roads, except when parking in an area devoid of vegetation within 10 feet of the motor vehicle.

Personal, portable wood or charcoal burning fire pits/rings, often made of stainless steel, are not allowed under these restrictions. Only gas-fueled devices with an on/off switch may be used.

Always important for fire prevention and enforceable year-round is the following prohibition regarding spark arrester use:

Operating or using any internal or external combustion engine without a spark arresting device that is properly installed, maintained, and in effective working order in accordance with USDA Forest Service Standard 5100-1.
- For chainsaw use, it is recommended the operator have a chemical pressurized fire extinguisher (with a minimum 8 oz. capacity and rating of 2A) and a round point shovel with an overall length of at least 35 inches readily available for use.

Violation of the Stage 2 Fire Prohibitions is punishable as a Class B misdemeanor by a fine of not more than $5,000 for individuals and $10,000 for organizations, or by imprisonment for not more than six months, or both. Anyone negligently or willfully starting a wildland fire could also be held responsible for the costs of that fire.

Forest staff will continue to monitor conditions to assess the need for further action, including additional restrictions if weather remains hot and dry and lessening restrictions if a wetter and cooler weather pattern develops.

To report a wildland fire, please call the Northern Colorado Interagency Dispatch Center, (970) 295-6800.

Call your local office for site-specific information.

Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District, Steamboat Springs, Colo., (970) 870-2299
Parks Ranger District, Walden, Colo., (970) 723-2700
Yampa Ranger District, Yampa, Colo., (970) 638-4516
Forest Supervisor’s Office, Laramie, Wyo., (307) 745-2300

Information on the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests and Thunder Basin National Grassland can be found on our website or on the Forests’ ‘X’ and Facebook accounts.

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Routt National Forest stage 2 fire restrictions map

Routt National Forest stage 2 fire restrictions