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Meeker fires scorch more than 59,000 acres

Colorado wildfires: Meeker fires scorch more than 59,000 acres

Two lightning-sparked wildfires burning near Meeker in Rio Blanco County had scorched 45,000 acres and 14,250 acres, respectively, as of Wednesday evening, fire officials said.

Wyoming Tribune Eagle · 15h

Colorado wildfires: Western Slope fires scorch more than 31,000 acres

Four fires burning on Colorado’s Western Slope have spread to more than 31,000 acres and forced ongoing evacuations, fire officials said Wednesday.

KOAA News5 · 20h

Colorado wildfires: More than 65,000 acres of land scorched as new wildfires ignite across the Western Slope

At least six new wildfires ignited along Colorado's Western Slope over the weekend, bringing the total number of wildfires burning across state and federal lands to more than ten.

WesternSlopeNow.com on MSN1h

Red Cross providing shelter for those impacted by Lee, Elk fires

The American Red Cross of Western Colorado has opened two shelters to help those affected by a pair of wildfires ravaging ...

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Colorado Gov. Jared Polis expands emergency declaration to include Lee Fire after merging with Grease Fire

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis on Wednesday expanded an emergency declaration issued earlier this week for the Elk Fire to include ...

Vail Daily14h

Rio Blanco fires reach 30,000-plus total acres; Meeker residents prepare for evacuations

The Elk and Lee fires in Rio Blanco County remained zero percent contained as of Wednesday morning, according to an 8 a.m.

Colorado National Guard mobilized to support Elk, Lee fire suppression efforts

On Wednesday night, Gov. Jared Polis authorized the mobilization of the Colorado National Guard to aid with fire response ...

The Grand Junction Daily Sentinel20h

Meeker area fires continue to grow

Fueled by hot, dry and windy weather, the Lee fire burning in northwestern Colorado made large runs Tuesday and is now burning across nearly 22,500 acres, up from 13,000 the ...

KREX Grand Junction on MSN4h

Fires around the region extend Red Flag Warnings in western Colorado

Hot, dry and windy conditions continue as the Grand Valley wakes up to the smell of smoke. Red Flag Warnings have been ...

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Lee, Elk wildfires continue to grow, close 4 Colorado wildlife areas near Meeker

DENVER (KDVR) — Two wildfires burning in Rio Blanco County have prompted closures of four state wildlife areas near Meeker.

Fast-moving wildfires burn in northwest Colorado

Multiple evacuation orders have been issued for Rio Blanco county in northwest Colorado due to fast-moving wildfires. The Lee ...

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