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Colorado, Lee fire and largest wildfires

The Denver Post · 9h

Colorado wildfires: Lee fire in Rio Blanco County expected to worsen Sunday morning

One of the largest wildfires ever recorded in Colorado was expected to worsen early Sunday as gusty winds and low humidity fueled the flames and officials stood ready to order additional

swoknews.com · 5h

Colorado wildfires: Mandatory evacuations possible for Garfield County as Lee fire persists

One of the largest wildfires ever recorded in Colorado was expected to worsen early Sunday as gusty winds and low humidity fueled the flames and officials stood ready to order

Nearly 180 inmates evacuated from Colorado prison as Lee Fire grows

Nearly 180 inmates were being evacuated from a Colorado prison, officials announced Saturday evening, as the Lee Fire continues to advance south.

Colorado wildfires burn more than 120,000 acres

KDVR-TV Denver on MSN · 6h

Colorado wildfires: Lee Fire grows to more than 100K acres amid ‘near-critical’ weather

One of the fires burning now more than 100,000 acres in Rio Blanco County in northwest Colorado continues to grow during ongoing "near-critical fire weather" conditions.

Colorado wildfires burn more than 120,000 acres as firefighters await better weather

In western Colorado, firefighters are up against windy, hot weather as they try to protect homes and infrastructure from a pair of lightning-caused wildfires.

Wildfires burn thousands of acres, prompt evacuations in Colorado

Two wildfires caused by lightning strikes were burning out of control in northwest Colorado on Sunday, forcing evacuations that included nearly 200 inmates at a nearby prison. NBC News’ Dana Griffin has more.

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Colorado ranchers scramble to move cattle as Elk, Lee fires burn in Rio Blanco County

As of Sunday, the Elk fire had burned 14,635 acres and the Lee fire 106,672 acres, with nine and 6% containment, respectively ...

1don MSN

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 ...

Steamboat Pilot & Today1d

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 ...

2don MSN

Colorado wildfires: Rio Blanco County, Grand County updates

Information is continuing to be released from state agencies after several wildfires across Colorado caused evacuations and ...

Rifle Correctional Center Evacuates 179 Inmates Amid Lee Fire Threat in Colorado

The Lee Fire prompted evacuation of Rifle Correctional Center's 179 inmates. The fire, sixth-largest in Colorado history, has ...

United States Army2d

Colorado National Guard Assisting Rio Blanco County with Aerial Wildland Fire Suppression

Under executive authority, two Colorado Army National Guard helicopters and aircrews are supporting wildfire suppression ...

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