Willow Fire

Scott Stearns, a National Weather Service meteorologist, serves as an incident meteorologist for the Gold Mountain Fire in Ouray County, Colorado. His role involves forecasting weather conditions to support fire management and public safety. He works alongside other incident meteorologists assigned to wildfires across Colorado.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

Fast-moving wildfires are scorching thousands of acres across the western United States, driven by low humidity, dry vegetation, and strong winds. The Aspen Acres Fire in Colorado burned over 28,000 acres and 155 structures, while the Snyder Fire killed three firefighters. Evacuations are ongoing as dangerous fire weather persists through the week.

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 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.

Mandatory evacuations are in effect for several areas in Lake County, Colorado, due to the Willow Fire near Twin Mounds and Mount Massive. The fire, estimated at five to 20 acres, is growing but has not caused injuries or structural damage. Resources from local, state, and federal agencies are responding, and displaced residents can seek assistance at the Family Assistance Center.