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Rio Blanco County, Colorado and Lee Fire

New fire sparks in Rio Blanco County: Here’s the status of all three fires

In Rio Blanco County, the Lee Fire has grown over 116,000 acres and is now the 5th largest in Colorado history, and the Elk Fire has burned nearly 15,000 acres. On Monday, the Crosho Fire sparked near Crosho Lake in Rio Blanco County, and it has grown to over 100 acres overnight and crept into Routt County.

The Denver Post · 15h

Colorado wildfires: Crosho fire sparks in northeast Rio Blanco County, burns 300 acres

A new fire in Rio Blanco County near its border with Routt County is burning 300 acres near Crosho Lake and has prompted campground evacuations and pre-evacuation orders for nearby homes.

Yahoo · 15h

Colorado wildfires: 5 homes, 14 outbuildings burned in Rio Blanco County fires near Meeker

Firefighters are starting to gain ground against the Lee Fire burning in Rio Blanco and Garfield counties, which has grown to become the fifth-largest wildfire in Colorado history.

Lee Fire burns more than 113,000 acres

9news.com on MSN · 1d

Lee Fire grows to 5th 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 Public Radio · 1d

Lee Fire explodes over weekend to more than 113,000 acres, making it the 5th largest in state history

Two major wildfires are burning in Rio Blanco County. The Lee Fire, which grew over the weekend to more than 113,000 acres, now stands as the 5th largest wildfire in Colorado state history. It’s only 7 percent contained. The nearby Elk Fire is just over 14,000 acres and just 30 percent contained.

Newsweek on MSN · 2d

Colorado prison evacuated as Lee Fire explodes to over 113,000 acres

A prison in Colorado has been evacuated as one of the largest wildfires in the state's history, called the Lee Fire, continues to blaze. Wildfires like the Lee Fire in Colorado are especially dangerous because they burn through dry forests and brush made more flammable by climate change.

Craig Daily Press35m

Moffat, Rio Blanco counties see extreme fire activity since beginning of the month

Since the first weekend of August, Moffat and Rio Blanco counties have seen at least five wildland fires, including the Lee, ...

KRDO1d

New fire in Rio Blanco County prompts evacuation of campers

A new fire popped up in Rio Blanco County Monday evening. It's called the Crosho Fire, now burning in the far northeast ...

KJCT18m

LEE & ELK FIRE - WEATHER UPDATE 8/13

A Red Flag Warning is in effect on Wednesday from noon until 8 PM for the Grand Mesa, eastern Garfield County, Pitkin County, Eagle County, eastern Rio Blanco County, and Routt County.

KKCO 11 News on MSN16h

High Smoke is expected throughout the week as the Lee Fire grows

Intense winds and triple-digit temperatures aid in the Lee Fires’ rapid growth. “We had increased winds on this fire, low ...

Vail Daily2d

Rio Blanco fires reach over 120,000 combined acres; Lee Fire 6% contained

The Elk and Lee fires in Rio Blanco County have reached over 120,000 combined acres as of Sunday morning, with winds from the ...

The Aspen Times18h

Rifle Correctional Center evacuated as Lee Fire spreads toward Garfield County

The Colorado Department of Corrections evacuated all 179 incarcerated individuals from the Rifle Correctional Center Sunday ...

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