Coverage dated August 19, 2025

Derby Fire grows significantly, prompting evacuation orders

Headline from Vail Daily

The Derby Fire, located north of Dotsero in White River National Forest grew to 245 acres Tuesday evening, according to the Watch Duty app. The measurement is more than double the 100 acres it was...

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  1. Vail Daily

    Derby Fire grows significantly, prompting evacuation orders (opens Vail Daily)

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    The Derby Fire, located north of Dotsero in White River National Forest grew to 245 acres Tuesday evening, according to the Watch Duty app. The measurement is more than double the 100 acres it was...

  2. Post Independent

    Derby Fire estimated at 839 acres as of Wednesday morning (opens Post Independent)

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    Editor’s note: This story was updated at 9:35 a.m. with new information from a morning report The Derby Fire, located north of Dotsero in White River National Forest grew to 839 acres Tuesday evening, according...

  3. Colorado Public Radio

    New Derby fire spurs evacuations in rural Eagle and Garfield counties (opens Colorado Public Radio)

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    The Derby fire has grown to 839 acres, the Crosho fire is more than 2,000.

  4. Post Independent

    Tuesday update: Derby fire grows to 50 acres as Eagle County issues pre-evacuation notice (opens Post Independent)

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    The Derby fire burning in the northwestern corner of Eagle County is estimated at approximately 50 acres, according to an 11 a.m. update Tuesday from the U.S. Forest Service. Fire activity is picking up on...

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