Editor’s note: This story was updated at 9:30 a.m. The Derby Fire burning in rugged terrain in the northwest corner of Eagle County is estimated at 2,625 acres and is 0% contained as of 9 a.m.
The fire, which is now estimated to be 2,156 hectares in size, is exhibiting “extreme fire behaviour,” the BC Wildfire Service said on Wednesday. In addition, more growth is expected for this fire on ...