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Oregon crews race to douse fire in one of the world's tallest trees
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Monsoon Rains Bring Mumbai to a Standstill
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Evacuations ordered in Colorado for some Eagle County residents due to Derby Fire growth
Evacuations have been ordered for some Eagle County residents on Wednesday as the Derby Fire experienced "significant growth overnight." According to Eagle County Emergency Management, all residents of Sweetwater Road and areas of the Colorado River Road from Sweetwater to Red Dirt Creek must leave the area by noon on Wednesday. Derby Mesa Loop remains in pre-evacuation status as of Wednesday morning. The Derby Fire started on Aug. 17. The small, lightning-ignited fire was detected on a steep cliff above the west fork of Red Dirt Creek late Sunday morning, according to White River National Forest officials. An evacuation center will be staffed for information and resources at the Two Rivers Community Center located at 80 Lake Shore Drive in Dotsero.
