Derby Fire burning in Eagle County

A new fire has sparked in northern Eagle County- the Derby Fire. 

Smoke from this fire is visible on satellite and is spreading south and east. Smoke may be visible Wednesday morning along the I-70 corridor, including Dotsero, Gypsum, Eagle, and Edwards. Throughout the day, there may be brief periods of moderate smoke. Particulate matter concentrations may begin to increase Wednesday afternoon, but will likely remain in the Moderate category.

No major public health impacts are expected at this time, and there is no Air Quality Health Advisory in effect. CDPHE is monitoring the situation and will issue an advisory if conditions change. Find the latest air quality information on PurpleAir or on CDPHE's monitoring website.

View of the Derby Fire on August 18. Image courtesy of InciWeb.

The Lee Fire, Stoner Mesa Fire, and Turner Gulch Fire are still burning in western Colorado. Locations near these fires may see periods of moderate smoke today. But unlike last week, widespread, heavy smoke is not expected from these fires today.