GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KJCT) - On August 16, the Derby Fire ignited after lightning struck on an extremely steep cliff face in A remote area. On August 17, smokejumpers made initial efforts to contain the fire, but those were hindered after burning material rolled down the slope, spreading the flames more.

An upcoming show, Embers, Petals and Stars, is a three-part dance production with the first act rooted in the devastation and recovery following the Marshall Fire.

This morning, our attention shifts to the largest wildfire in Colorado: the Lee Fire, located approximately 5.5 hours northwest of Colorado Springs. As of today, the fire has consumed around 137,000 acres and is currently reported to be 61% contained,

The Derby Fire grew significantly overnight according to fire officials. The fire near Dotsero has burned 839 acres and has not been contained yet. Evacuations for residents near the fire were ordered on the morning of August 20th, 2025. More information on the evacuations can be found here.

A Boulder County man has been served with a felony summons for fourth-degree arson after a pool house burned on his property.

Residents in a Hildale neighborhood on Newel Avenue watched as the road and an oil truck caught fire during road maintenance Wednesday afternoon.

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) - A new Colorado Springs Fire Station will open in September! The new station, Station 24, will be located near Interquest Parkway and Powers Boulevard. The Colorado Springs Fire Department said the new station is set to open before the end of September.

Fire crews have started getting a handle on the Lee Fire just as its size approaches the 4th largest wildfire in Colorado history.

Two suspects have been arrested for their connection to the Oak Fire that started in Aspen Springs in southwestern Colorado earlier this month.