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Four wildfires burning in western Colorado have consumed more than 250 square miles, threatened hundreds of homes and forced evacuations, fire officials said.
This morning, our attention shifts to the largest wildfire in Colorado: the Lee Fire, located approximately 5.5 hours northwest of Colorado Springs. As of today, the fire has consumed around 137,000 acres and is currently reported to be 61% contained,
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Fire crews have started getting a handle on the Lee Fire just as its size approaches the 4th largest wildfire in Colorado history.
Gov. Jared Polis declared a disaster emergency on Thursday as wildfires are continuing to burn more than 185,000 acres along the Western Slope.
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KJCT) -Here is the latest on the fires burning in Colorado. The Lee Fire has burned 137,485 acres of land, and firefighters have dramatically increased the fire’s containment to 61%. The Derby Fire, about 15 miles north of Dotsero, has been mapped at 25 acres and growing, according to officials.
The Elk Fire is now fully contained as crews continue to make progress on the much larger Lee Fire, which has burned 137,465 acres and is 42% contained as of Sunday. The Lee Fire
A Boulder County man has been served with a felony summons for fourth-degree arson after a pool house burned on his property.
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) - The Colorado Springs Fire Department is responding to a fire on the west side of Colorado Springs. On Tuesday at 2:35 p.m., crews said they were on scene of a structure fire on Hagerman St., east of Red Rocks Open Space. Crews said fire was coming from the first floor of the home.
Wildfires across the western United States and including here in western Colorado, have been a growing concern this season. These fires, fueled by hot and dry conditions, are the cause. While smoke and fire weather can often be forecasted into our communities here,