Eagle County issues pre-evacuations for Derby fire
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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 Eagle Fire Department said the RA 12 Ada CO. has burned roughly 20 acres, but there are no confirmed evacuations at this time. Fire crews, including the Middletown Star firefighters, are on the scene battling the fire. "Please avoid the area while firefighters continue operations," Eagle Fire said.
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Eagle Idaho Fire: 100-Acre Blaze Near Highway 55 Threatens Homes, ‘Go Now’ Evacuation Orders Issued
On August 18, 2025, a 100-acre grass fire, dubbed the RA 12 Ada CO Fire, erupted in the Eagle Foothills, Idaho, northwest of Beacon Light Rd and Hwy 55, prompting Level 3 “Go Now” evacuation orders for residents between Holl Dr and Brookside Lann,