Overview
- As of Monday, the Lee fire stands at 137,758 acres with 90% containment, while the Derby fire is approximately 5,346 acres with 0% containment and 648 personnel assigned.
- Monsoonal moisture delivered roughly 0.1 to 0.5 inch of rain over the Derby footprint Sunday, with forecasters calling for daily showers, cooler temperatures and light winds this week.
- Incident meteorologists cautioned about localized flash flooding and debris flows on recent burn scars, along with frequent lightning that could spark new ignitions.
- The FDNY Incident Management Team assumed command of the Lee fire, where crews are securing established lines, conducting patrol and mop-up, and advancing suppression repair.
- Forest and BLM closures and targeted evacuation notices continue around the Derby area, and state health officials issued smoke advisories near the Derby and Stoner Mesa fires.