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Derby Fire: Colorado River Road closure for the Derby Fire has been extended south

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Eagle County Sheriff’s Office

Colorado River Road closure for the Derby Fire has been extended south, starting from the north side of the Dotsero roundabout to Red Dirt Rd. This closure is for all non-residents and non-emergency traffic.

While we understand the impact of road closures, safeguarding and the life safety of people is always our highest priority. This precaution allows emergency crews to focus fully on protecting residents and responders in the area.

Out of respect for your safety and the safety of our dedicated first responders, we ask that you avoid the area unless you’re part of the emergency response team. Every moment and movement matters right now.

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El cierre de la carretera Colorado River por el incendio Derby se ha ampliado hacia el sur, desde el lado norte de la glorieta de Dotsero hasta la calle Red Dirt. Este cierre está para todos los que no son residentes y el tráfico que no sea de emergencia.

Aunque entendemos el impacto que tienen los cierres de carreteras, nuestra prioridad siempre es proteger la vida de las personas. Esta precauciĂłn permite que los equipos de emergencia se concentren en proteger a los residentes y a los socorristas de la zona.

Por respeto a su seguridad y a la de nuestros dedicados equipos de emergencia, le pedimos que evite la zona a menos que forme parte del equipo de emergencia. En estos momentos, cada momento y cada movimiento cuentan.

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

Derby Fire: Colorado River Road closure for the Derby Fire has been extended south

Derby Fire: Community meeting Friday, August 22

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Northern Rockies Complex Incident Management Team 3

Please join us for a community meeting Friday, August 22, 2025 at 6:30 pm at the Gypsum Town Hall, 50 Lundgren Blvd, Gypsum, CO. Spanish language translation will be available. We will try again with live streaming.

The Derby Incident Operations Section Chief and Incident Commander, as well as the Eagle County Sheriff, will provide an update on the current situation and operational strategies. Officials will be available for questions after the update.

For more information on the Derby Fire, please visit: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident…/cowrf-derby-fire

Email: 2025.Derby@firenet.gov
Fire Information Line: 970-355-3283 (staffed 8am – 8pm)

Derby Fire: Community meeting Friday, August 22

Derby Fire: Colorado River Road is closed to non-emergency and non-resident vehicles

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Eagle County Sheriff’s Office

August 20, 2025, 1:10 p.m.: – From the Eagle County Sheriff’s Office:

Colorado River Road is closed to non-residents and non-emergency traffic. Please stay off the road to allow for a safe and effective incident response.

La Carretera del Rio Colorado esta cerrada al trafico no residente y no urgente. Por favor, mantengase alejado de la carretera para permitir una respuesta segura y eficaz al incidente.

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

Derby Fire: Colorado River Road is closed to non-emergency and non-resident vehicles

CRFR: Fire on westbound I-70 near Rulison

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Colorado River Fire Rescue

Update:
August 14, 2025, 2:32 pm
Road now open please drive safely

Update:
August 14, 2025, 12:48 pm
Road Closed I70 closed Westbound at Exit 87 -West Rifle due to brush fire

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August 14, 2025, 12:04 pm – 81 W I-70
1/4 Acre with moderate rate of spread in Pinyon Juniper.
CRFR Engine 41 is on scene with Grand Valley Fire Brush 32 and Tender 31. Resources have been ordered from DeBeque and Interagency.
Expect Lane Closures.

updates: https://www.facebook.com/ColoradoRiverFireRescue/

CRFR: Fire on westbound I-70 near Rulison

CRFR: Brush fire along I-70 near New Castle contained

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Colorado River Fire Rescue

Colorado River Fire Rescue Responds to Brush Fire Along I-70

August 12, 2025, 6:02 p.m. – At approximately 3:23 p.m. today, Colorado River Fire Rescue (CRFR) crews from New Castle were dispatched to a reported brush fire just east of the I-70 eastbound on-ramp at mile marker 105. Upon arrival, crews found an active fire in grass/brush mixed vegetation along the interstate.

Thanks to a swift and coordinated response, the fire was contained to 6.8 acres, using the interstate and river as anchor points. The cause of the fire was determined to be a trailer that had lost a wheel, which ignited dry grasses along the roadway.

CRFR responded with two Type Six engines, a tender, a Battalion Chief, and two Chief officers. CRFR extends sincere appreciation to our partnering agencies, whose quick assistance was critical in stopping this fire: the Glenwood Fire Department, Interagency Fire crews and personnel, the Colorado Department of Transportation, Garfield County Sheriff’s Office, Colorado State Patrol, and the New Castle Police Department.

“This incident is a reminder of how quickly fire can spread in our current dry conditions,” said Incident Command Messner of Colorado River Fire Rescue. “We are grateful for the teamwork and dedication of all agencies involved, and for the quick action that kept this from becoming a larger incident.”

CRFR encourages the public to remain diligent in all activities during stage two burn restrictions and to always be aware of their surroundings to prevent such incidents.

Leif Sackett
Fire Chief
Colorado River Fire Rescue

CRFR: Brush fire along I-70 near New Castle contained

Garco911: I-70 open at mile marker 105

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8.12.25, 6:25 p.m. – I-70 is open at mile-marker 105 EB, New Castle exit. Left lane of the I-70 is open.

8.12.25, 4:00 pm – I-70 is closed at mile-marker 105 EB, New Castle exit, due to a fire. Use Hwy 6 from New Castle east to Canyon Creek.

8.12.25, 3:38 pm – I-70 is closed at mile-marker 105 EB, New Castle exit, due to a fire.

Garco911: I-70 open at mile marker 105

Lee Fire: BLM Colorado issues emergency closure of public lands near Lee Fire

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Bureau of Land Management Colorado Fire

Temporary closure is for firefighter and public safety

BLM press release

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Effective immediately, in the interest of firefighter and public safety, certain public lands managed by BLM White River Field Office in Rio Blanco County are temporarily closed until the #LeeFire is declared controlled or this order is rescinded.

Entry is prohibited, and violators face federal penalties, including fines and imprisonment. Please stay out of the closed area to avoid interfering with firefighting operations.

For more information about the closure, visit the BLM website https://ow.ly/rpZ450WCVBR

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Lee Fire: BLM Colorado issues emergency closure of public lands near Lee Fire

Lee Fire Evening Update

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Thanks to calmer winds and fire crews dropping large amounts of water and slurry, progress on the south side of the fire has slowed the fire significantly. Tomorrow, aerial support will resume with additional water and slurry drops.

The fire is now 6% contained. This will be the last update for the evening; we will provide more information following tomorrow’s Incident Management Team briefing..

For emergency alerts, please visit garco911.com and sign up. For the most accurate information on the Lee Fire, please follow the Interactive Evacuation Map at: http://bit.ly/lee-fire-zones.

Stay updated through the following channels:

Thank you for staying informed and safe.

Lee Fire Evening Update

Zone 70 moving to GO status (red)

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Rocky Mountain Area Complex Incident Management Team 3

August 9, 2025, 1:51 p.m. – Zone 70 is the first zone in Garfield County to move to red status or GO NOW. The Lee Fire is moving southwest from Highway 13. The best route out is to move south on County Road 253 (Piceance Creek Road) to Highway 13 and proceed down to Rifle, local traffic will be let through this closed route.

Link to INTERACTIVE EVACUATION MAP (you can search your address here)

Follow these channels for updates: Elk and Lee Fire Information page, Garfield County Sheriff’s Office @garcosheriff, Garfield County 911 @garco911, and garfieldcounty.net for updates.

Reminder if you are in need of the most current fire information on evacuation levels and live in Garfield County please register for emergency alerts at https://garco911.com/emergency-notification-system/. If you live in Rio Blanco County please register for alerts at https://rbc.us/AlertCenter.aspx?CID=Emergency-Alert-12. 

La zona 70 pasa al estado GO (rojo)

9 de agosto de 2025, 1:51 p.m. – La zona 70 es la primera zona en el condado de Garfield en pasar al estado rojo o SALIR AHORA. El incendio de Lee se está moviendo hacia el suroeste desde la autopista 13. La mejor ruta de salida es moverse hacia el sur por County Road 253 (Piceance Creek Road) hasta la autopista 13 y continuar hasta Rifle, el tráfico local podrá pasar por esta ruta cerrada.

Enlace al MAPA DE EVACUACIĂ“N INTERACTIVO (puedes buscar tu direcciĂłn aquĂ­).

Siga estos canales para obtener actualizaciones: Elk and Lee Fire Information page, Garfield County Sheriff’s Office @garcosheriff, Garfield County 911 @garco911, and garfieldcounty.net para actualizaciones.

Recordatorio: si necesita la información más actualizada sobre incendios y niveles de evacuación y vive en el condado de Garfield, regístrese para recibir alertas de emergencia en https://garco911.com/emergency-notification-system/. Si vive en el condado de Río Blanco, regístrese para recibir alertas en https://rbc.us/AlertCenter.aspx?CID=Emergency-Alert-12 .

GCSO: Evacuate livestock to Parachute Rodeo Grounds

Garfield County Sheriff’s Office

August 9, 2025 – If evacuations are ordered, the Parachute Rodeo Grounds (100 La Plata Circle) can hold livestock. Plan your transportation now. Bring feed, water and medications and have halters and leads ready. We hope this won’t be needed, but being prepared helps keep people and animals safe.

GCSO: Evacuar el ganado a Parachute Rodeo Grounds

9 de agosto de 2025 – Si se ordenan evacuaciones, el Parachute Rodeo Grounds (100 La Plata Circle) puede albergar ganado. Planifique su transporte ahora. Lleve alimento, agua y medicamentos, y tenga listos cabestros y correas. Esperamos que esto no sea necesario, pero estar preparados ayuda a mantener a las personas y a los animales a salvo.

Zone 70 moving to GO status (red)