A wildfire is currently burning 2 miles NW of the Leadville Fish Hatchery. Please stay alert and follow official emergency guidance as conditions may change rapidly.

Evacuation Shelter

Colorado Mountain College Gym is serving as the evacuation location for community members who have been displaced.

Climax Building, 901 US-24, Leadville, CO 80461

Large Animal Evacuation

NEW*** The Buena Vista Rodeo Grounds are available for the evacuation of horses and other large animals.

Gregg Dr, Buena Vista, CO 81211

Small Animal Evacuation: Leadville/Lake County Animal Shelter is ready to assist. Please reach out to them if you need assistance: 719-486-8951

Stay Informed

For the most up-to-date information on the fire, evacuation notices, road closures, and incident updates, please visit Watch Duty:

Click Here for Willow Fire Updates & Evacuation Notices

Residents are encouraged to rely on official emergency management sources and avoid unnecessary travel in affected areas.

Updates are also being shared on the Lake County Office Of Emergency Management Facebook Page.

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Last Updated: Monday, 6/29 – 9:27am

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Come see why so many warm and welcoming people proudly call this place home.

The LLCEDC is hiring a Full Time Business Development Director. Screening interviews will begin once an adequate pool of applicants have applied or by May 15.