More evacuations ordered as Routt County's Crosho Fire nears 2,000 acres
- Dylan Anderson
- Aug 14
- 2 min read
An estimate of the size of the fire on Wednesday evening was 1,700 acres, before another active night.
The Crosho Fire burning west of Phippsburg triggered more evacuation orders on Thursday, with residents in three zones now being told to leave, according to an update from Routt County just before 4 p.m.
The fire was estimated to be roughly 1,700 acres in size on Wednesday evening, before an active night of burning that caused a glow that could be seen as far away as Stagecoach Reservoir.
The newly evacuated area, Zone 2, is north of Zones 3 and 4, each of which received their evacuation orders on Wednesday. In addition to the new evacuation order, Zones 5, 7, 8 and 9 are now in pre-evacuation.
The Crosho Fire started on Monday afternoon, immediately adjacent to the north side of Crosho Lake. The cause of the fire is currently unknown, and there is no containment.
Since the fire’s start, crews have used a significant number of aircraft to control the blaze from the sky, efforts that continue on Thursday. There are as many as 200 firefighters and support staff working the fire, with ground crews primarily focused on structure protection.
This story will be updated as information becomes available.
Evacuation Center - South Routt Elementary School 448 Main Street, Yampa 80483, 970.871.8444
The Center will be open and staffed from 2:00-8:00 pm on August 12, 2025. It will be open from 8:00 am-5:00 pm daily as needed. This is not an overnight shelter, it is available for information and temporary necessities. Animals are not allowed. Please see information about evacuating with animals below.
Prepare to Evacuate
· Essentials: Medications, important documents (like IDs, insurance information, birth certificates), contact lists, a first-aid kit, flashlight, battery-powered radio, and extra batteries.
· Clothing and Personal Items: Include a change of clothes, sturdy shoes, and personal hygiene items.
· Food and Water: Pack non-perishable food and water for a few days.
· Pet Supplies: If you have pets, pack food, water, carriers, leashes, and any necessary medications.
· Valuables: Include essential valuables like credit cards, cash, and irreplaceable items like family photos.
· If you have time, turn off the gas, electricity, and water and disconnect appliances.
Where to find information:
Routt County Office of Emergency Management Call Center
970.871.8444, info@co.routt.co.us
Routt County Crosho Fire Updates and Alerts webpage for evacuation and other county-specific information: www.co.routt.co.us/CroshoFire
The Forest Service website for all updates on fire activity: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/cortf-crosho-fire
