Willow Fire Forces Pre-Evacuation in Zone 9 | Denver News

Willow Fire in Colorado is rapidly spreading—now at 3,090 acres with just 1% containment—and officials have issued a pre-evacuation notice for Zone 9 near Leadville. Residents are being urged to prepare now, as deputies and SAR teams are knocking on doors to ensure everyone’s informed. The fire’s behavior, weather, and terrain are driving this proactive move, with crews already deploying pumps and hoses to protect homes. Smaller fires are flaring up north toward Turquoise Lake and expanding south—this isn’t a drill. If you’re in Zone 9, start packing essentials, plan your pet’s escape route, and monitor Lake County OEM’s map for updates. 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/633a4af7181f5ab5