Firefighters Fuelled by Free Drinks | Denver News

The Willow Fire rages west of Leadville, Colorado, devouring 5,800 acres and just 25% contained, as crews battle record heat and unpredictable winds. Local businesses like Wild Bill’s Restaurant are hit hard—tourists vanish under thick smoke, and Bill himself evacuated his home. Yet amid the chaos, Wild Bill’s has become a lifeline for firefighters, serving free drinks and meals as crews refuel before returning to the front lines. While containment inches forward and some residents are allowed to return, evacuation orders remain in place, and officials urge everyone to stay alert—this fire’s behavior could shift at any moment. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f6adce907766d01b