Turquoise Lake
Coverage of Turquoise Lake 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.
- 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.
- Mandatory evacuations issued in Lake County wildfire
Mandatory evacuations have been issued in Lake County, Colorado, due to the Willow Fire, which has burned over 1,000 acres near Twin Mounds and Mount Massive. The fire is on U.S. Forest Service land, and evacuations cover multiple roads, trails, and campgrounds. No injuries or structural losses have been reported, and the cause remains undisclosed.