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Meeker fires scorch more than 59,000 acres

Colorado wildfires: Lee Fire jumps to 45,000 acres; Meeker under pre-evac notice

The Lee Fire burning in Rio Blanco County has grown to an estimated 45,000 acres as containment remains challenging due to hot, dry conditions.

The Denver Post · 8h

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.

CBS News on MSN · 18h

Colorado residents "nervous" as wildfire comes close to town of Meeker on the Western Slope

A wildfire close to Meeker in western Colorado has doubled in size. The Lee Fire west of the historic town has now burned an estimated 45,000 acres and so far firefighters don't have any containment on it.

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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 ...

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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 ...

Hoodline2h

61,000 Acres Engulfed by Wildfires Near Meeker, Colorado; Gov. Polis Deploys National Guard to Aid Efforts

Wildfires in Western Colorado have burned 61,000 acres, with Gov. Polis mobilizing the National Guard for assistance and Red Flag Warnings issued due to ongoing critical conditions.

The Aspen Times18m

Ranchers helping ranchers with livestock evacuations near Meeker

Neighbors are helping neighbors, and ranchers are helping other ranchers to evacuate livestock, especially southwest of ...

Rio Blanco Herald Times1d

ELK FIRE TO THE EAST, LEE FIRE TO THE WEST

Pictured is a helicopter being used to fight the Elk Fire east of Meeker. Smoke from the Lee Fire darkened the sky over ...

KREX Grand Junction on MSN1d

Possible triple-digit highs aid in fire spread potential for western Colorado

Red Flag Warnings have been extended for western Colorado into Friday as critical fire weather continues around the region.

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