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Meeker fires scorch more than 59,000 acres

The Denver Post · 1h

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 Colorado on MSN · 11h

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.

KOAA News5 · 18h

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.

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Heat and fire danger remain high across Colorado

Colorado remains under a heightened fire and heat threat Thursday as hot, dry, and windy conditions grip much of the state.

Colorado Sheriffs Urge Vigilance Amid Rising Wildfire Threat in Pikes Peak Region

Sheriffs in the Pikes Peak region of Colorado are urging the public to exercise caution due to severe wildfire conditions and ...

The latest on Western Colorado wildfires: Several fires grow overnight, smoke blankets area

This table was updated as of 8/6/2025 at 12:30 p.m. Fire officials with the Rocky Mountain Area Complex Incident Management ...

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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 ...

16hon MSN

More evacuations ordered for multiple wildfires in Colorado

Multiple agencies in different jurisdictions around Colorado ordered a new round of evacuations and pre-evacuations on ...

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Windy Gap Fire in Colorado forces closure of highways in central and northern Grand County

A new wildfire in Colorado's high country has led to closures of stretches of two different highways. It's located in central ...

14h

Government agency issues warning for upcoming fire season — here's what you need to know

A 2016 study found the warming world intensified the drying of vegetation and doubled the number of large wildfires in the ...

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