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Meeker no longer on pre-evacuation status

The Denver Post · 5d

Colorado wildfires: Polis activates National Guard, all of Meeker on pre-evacuation status

Two uncontained wildfires have charred thousands of acres and reached within a mile of the Western Slope town of Meeker, forcing evacuations as the flames jump highways and the threaten to cross

KOAA News5 · 4d

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 for firefighters on the ground due to hot, dry conditions.

Wildfires burn 75,000 acres near Meeker, Colorado

Over 75,000 acres have burned in the Elk and Lee Fires located to the southwest and southeast of Meeker.

Lee Fire becomes Colorado's Fifth-largest wildfire

One of Colorado's largest ever wildfires burns near Meeker

Wildfires continue to burn in Rio Blanco County, one of which is the fifth largest in Colorado history. Greg Nieto spoke to a wildfire expert on how the crews make layers of protection around the fires.

Grand Junction-Montrose KKC… · 20h

Wildfire latest: Lee Fire grows to 5th largest wildfire in Colorado History

FireAcreageContainmentLee Fire116,8596%Elk Fire14,54930%Turner Gulch Fire28,56951%Stoner Mesa Fire6,6180%Leroux Fire19590%South Rim4,23290%Twelve Fire4,28755%Deer Creek Fire17,724100%Map updated as of 3:00 p.

KXRM Colorado Springs on MSN · 1d

Colorado wildfires: Lee Fire now 5th largest in state history, structures damaged in fires

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

Colorado wildfires: Elk Fire containment jumps to 75% Tuesday, as Lee Fire containment drops to 4%

DENVER — At least five homes and 14 outbuildings have been lost to the Lee and Elk fires burning near Meeker in Rio Blanco ...

Colorado Public Radio10h

Officials say they are making progress on the Lee fire, despite it ballooning to over 120,000 acres

Five homes and 14 outbuildings have been lost in rural Rio Blanco and Garfield counties due to the Lee and Elk fires.

6h

87-year-old Meeker man loses home in Elk fire: 2nd major fire disaster he’s survived

The community’s response to his recent loss has been an outpouring of support: A fundraiser raising more than $14,000 in less ...

The Grand Junction Daily Sentinel9h

Lee Fire continues to test firefighters, residents

Colorado’s fifth-largest wildfire in history continues to test firefighters along with the nerves of local residents, with a ...

6don MSN

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 ...

WILDFIRE LATEST: Lee and Elk Fire - Clone

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KKCO) - As of August 12, the Lee fire in Rio Blanco County has burned over —As of August 12, the Lee ...

12hon MSN

Meeker doctor warns patients of wildfire risks

At the height of the wildfire threat, a Meeker doctor says he advised some of his patients to leave town for the sake of ...

Daily Camera12h

Colorado wildfires: Stoner Mesa fire doubles in size in San Juan National Forest

Multiple wildfires burning across Colorado consumed thousands of acres on Monday, and one fire in the San Juan National ...

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