Leadville
Coverage of Leadville in the Nexus archive.
- Willow Fire: Lake County Regional Airport in Leadville closes to all flights other than for medical transport
The Willow Fire has grown to 4,143 acres, prompting new evacuation orders and closure of the Lake County Regional Airport to all flights except medical transport. The fire, burning near Turquoise Lake and Leadville, has 1% containment, with updated evacuation zones and re-entry plans announced by authorities.
- More evacuations ordered as Willow Fire near Leadville grows to nearly 4K acres
The Willow Fire in Lake County near Leadville has expanded to nearly 4,000 acres, leading to additional evacuations on Sunday morning.
- Damage assessment teams begin work in Aspen Acres fire zone as weather gives firefighters an edge
Damage assessment teams are working in the Aspen Acres fire zone as the Willow fire near Leadville grew by 900 acres overnight, leading to mandatory evacuations southwest of the city. The Ouray 100 race was canceled due to the Gold Mountain fire.
- New evacuation orders after "significant growth" on Colorado wildfire
Authorities overseeing the Willow Fire west of Leadville in Colorado issued new evacuation and pre-evacuation orders after the wildfire grew by nearly 1,000 acres in 24 hours.
- More evacuations ordered as Willow Fire near Leadville grows to nearly 4K acres
The Willow Fire in Lake County near Leadville has expanded to nearly 4,000 acres, leading to additional evacuations on Sunday morning. Authorities ordered more evacuations as the fire continues to grow.
- Colorado wildfire update: Snyder fire reaches 10% containment as crews battle flames statewide
Firefighters achieved 10% containment of the Snyder fire, the state's largest wildfire near the Colorado-Utah border, but dangerous weather continues to threaten multiple fires near Ouray, Beulah, Dolores, Leadville, and Walsenburg.
- Wildfires burning thousands of acres across western Colorado, including one prompting evacuations near Leadville
Wildfires are burning thousands of acres across western Colorado, with the Willow fire near Mount Massive causing evacuations near Leadville and closures of campgrounds and trails around Turquoise Lake. Other lightning-caused fires are also active in the region.