A blaze south of Eagle grew by more than 1,000 acres in a single day as the area experiences hot and windy weather Tuesday, according to the U.S. Forest Service.

The Sylvan Fire has burned 2,630 acres with no containment estimate as of 8 a.m. Tuesday, officials said. The fire started Sunday afternoon 16 miles south of Eagle, near Sylvan Lake State Park in Eagle County.

Approximately 75 firefighters are assigned to the fire, in addition to a light and heavy helicopter and multiple air tankers. On Tuesday, crews will work to strengthen fire lines using natural barriers such as aspen stands and rocky areas, officials said.

“Firefighters are anticipating another day of active fire behavior,” the U.S. Forest Service said in a release. “The fire will produce a large amount of smoke again today as it burns through heavy timber.”

Sylvan Fire burn areas

Eagle County is expected to reach temperatures up to 93 degrees Tuesday, in addition to no precipitation and 22 mph winds, according to AccuWeather. The county is under a red flag warning until 9 p.m. Tuesday.

Firefighters are working to protect a power line and the watersheds for the towns of Eagle and Gypsum by keeping the fire from moving north and east.

On Monday, the fire pushed south, resulting in firefighters using retardant drops and natural barriers to keep it from moving over Red Table Ridge and into the Fryingpan drainage, officials said.

Officials believe the fire was started by lightning but are continuing to investigate.

The White River National Forest has closed the area around the Sylvan Fire and evacuated all campers at Sylvan Lake State Park. Firefighters are working to protect structures at the park, according to the White River National Forest Facebook page.

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Evacuated areas include Crooked Creek Pass, Yeoman Park, Lede Reservoir area, Hardscrabble, Hat Creek Road and Peter Aspen Valley Hut, the sheriff’s office said.

Road closures include Sylvan Lake Road and Brush Creek Road at Hardscrabble Road.

Areas that need to be ready to evacuate include the Upper Frying Pan River areas from the Ruedi Dam to Hagerman Pass, including Meredith and Thomasville.

Those in the area of Frying Pan Valley are also encouraged to relocate any livestock as a precautionary measure, the Pitkin County Sheriff’s Office said. Locations where livestock can be taken are available here.