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Colorado, Meeker and Western Slope

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 · 15h

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Colorado prison evacuated

Denver7 · 7m

Colorado wildfires: Growing Lee Fire near Meeker prompts prisoner evacuation of DOC facility

The Colorado Department of Corrections said it has begun evacuating 179 individuals in custody from Rifle Correctional Center in response to the rapidly evolving Lee Fire in Rio Blanco County.

The Associated Press on MSN · 8h

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 gusty winds and

9news.com · 2h

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.

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Lee Fire in Western Colorado gains 27,000 acres overnight, new evacuations ordered

The Lee Fire burning in Western Colorado has begun racing south after winds shifted away from the town of Meeker on Friday, ...

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 ...

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.

KOAA News52d

Colorado wildfires: Meeker no longer on pre-evacuation status as Rio Blanco County fires exceed 75,000 acres

The Town of Meeker is no longer under a pre-evacuation status as the state's largest wildfire continues to pose a challenge ...

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Polis mobilizes Colorado National Guard to help with Elk Fire, Lee Fire in Rio Blanco County

By Sydney Isenberg Click here for updates on this story DENVER (KMGH) — Governor Jared Polis on Wednesday mobilized the Colorado National Guard to support response efforts for the Elk Fire and Lee ...

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