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Lee Fire near Meeker surpasses 100,000 acres as fire crews get some containment
The largest of several wildfires in northwestern Colorado grew to over 100,000 acres overnight, prompting new evacuations.
Lee Fire grows to 6th largest in Colorado history
RIO BLANCO COUNTY, Colo. — The Lee Fire in Rio Blanco County has grown to the sixth largest in Colorado history, according to ...
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 ...
Colorado prison evacuated as wildfire grows into one of largest in state history
A Colorado prison was evacuated as one of the largest wildfires in state history continued to grow, with officials warning residents of remote areas to be ready to leave as gusty winds and low humidit ...
Meeker couple houses fire crews battling western Colorado wildfires
While some residents in Meeker self-evacuated, one couple stayed behind and provided firefighters with a place to stay as ...
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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 ...