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When Colorado wildfires threatened this Western Slope town, neighbors showed up for each other

When a 60,000-acre wildfire is breathing down the neck of a small northwestern Colorado town, the locals don’t freeze. The follow their first instinct — to jump into action to protect

CBS News on MSN · 4d

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.

9news.com on MSN · 1d

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 they work tirelessly to protect the town.

Colorado prison evacuated

The Daily Gazette · 34m

Colorado prison evacuated as growing wildfire becomes one of the 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

KDVR & KWGN on MSN · 3h

Colorado wildfire updates: Lee Fire grows to 5th largest in state history, Craig fire controlled

Several fires are burning across western Colorado, with some at historic sizes and other causing evacuations of Western Slope towns.

9news.com on MSN · 13h

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 the Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control. The fire was mapped with infrared technology at more than 106,000 acres as of Sunday.

Colorado wildfires: Pre-evacuation lifted for Meeker, surrounding area burned by Elk and Lee fires

Rio Blanco County officials lifted some mandatory evacuation and pre-evacuation orders Friday afternoon for the Elk and Lee ...

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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.

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Latest headlines | Meeker couple houses fire crews battling western Colorado wildfires

Braves sweep Marlins in historic doubleheader with first female umpire A family opened a town’s first bookstore. A bathroom ...

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Lee fire in northwestern Colorado, fueled by strong winds, grows to 60,000 acres

After a spot fire spread into the Colorado 64 corridor west of Meeker, firefighters stopped the flames from making a run ...

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 ...

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At least 2 homes destroyed as 3 wildfires rage on in northwest Colorado county

Colorado Governor Jared Polis verbally declared a disaster emergency on Sunday for the Elk Creek Fire in Rio Blanco County, ...

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Several wildfires burning on Colorado’s Western Slope, including blaze that destroyed 2 homes, grew 4,000 acres in 2 days

A wildfire that sparked on Colorado’s Western Slope this weekend grew by thousands of acres, destroying two homes. Weather ...

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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.

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