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.

Due to the extremely high fire danger, all of Eagle County entered Stage 2 fire restrictions on Friday. The Eagle County Sheriff’s Office, in collaboration with local fire chiefs, state and federal partners,

While medical treatment and sanitary improvements have lessened its impact, the bubonic plague — responsible for the Black Death in the 14th century — could still be alive in your backyard. Early in August,