Authorities overseeing the firefight against the week-old Willow Fire west of Leadville issued new evacuation and pre-evacuation orders Sunday morning after the blaze grew by nearly 1,000 acres in 24 hours.
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Updated on: July 5, 2026 / 12:07 PM MDT
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Authorities overseeing the firefight against the week-old Willow Fire west of Leadville, Colorado, issued new evacuation and pre-evacuation orders Sunday morning after the blaze grew by nearly 1,000 acres in 24 hours. The new evacuation order includes Halfmoon Road, which provides access to popular camping areas and the trailhead to Mount Massive, the second highest peak in the state.
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