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Lee Fire grows to 6th largest in Colorado history, new evacuation order issued

RIO BLANCO COUNTY, Colo. — The Rio Blanco County Sheriff's Office has issued a mandatory evacuation due to the Lee Fire. Zone ...
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Friday Update: Rio Blanco fires reach over 75,000 acres combined; Meeker evacuation orders downgraded

: Just after 5 p.m. Friday, a new Evacuation zone was created – 64 has been separated and created a new zone 65. Zone 65 is ...
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Elk and Lee fires surpass 103,000 combined acres; New evacuation orders issued in Rio Blanco, Garfield counties

The Elk and Lee fires in Rio Blanco county surpassed 103,000 combined acres as of Saturday morning, prompting additional ...

American Red Cross opens shelters for residents impacted by Colorado wildfires

The American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming has been assisting with efforts for the wildfires in Rio Blanco County and has ...

Growth of western Colorado wildfire forces evacuation of a prison

As the Lee Fire grows in size, a prison is being forced to evacuate, according to the Colorado Department of Corrections.

2 Colorado wildfires grow significantly. See latest news and map of the blazes

Colorado's wildfires have grown to more than 75,000 acres in Rio Blanco County. See the latest on the Lee and Elk fires and a ...
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Wildland fire crews battle blazes in Moffat and Rio Blanco counties

A fire in western Moffat County has grown to about 105 acres and is 80% contained, according to James Michels, the deputy ...

CSFD crew deploying to Elk Creek Fire

The Colorado Springs Fire Department (CSFD) is deploying a crew of four to assist with the Elk Creek Fire currently burning ...