EAGLE COUNTY, Colo. — Mandatory evacuation orders have been issued for some residents in Eagle County after the 839-acre Derby Fire exploded in growth overnight, deputies with the Garfield County Sheriff's Office said Wednesday morning.

Residents of Sweetwater Road and areas of Colorado River Road from Sweetwater to Red Dirt Creek were advised to evacuate their homes by noon Wednesday.

Derby Mesa Loop remains in pre-evacuation at this time, according to Eagle Valley Wildland .

Residents in the area were advised to head to the Eagle County Public Safety Information website for an up-to-date evacuation/pre-evacuation map.

The Eagle County blaze, burning about 15 miles north of Dotsero in the White River National Forest, was sparked by lightning on Saturday.

There have been no report

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