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Colorado wildfires: Fires in western state consume 142,000 acres

Five active wildfires — the Lee, Elk, Oak, Stoner Mesa and Crosho fires — have charred more than 142,000 acres, or 222 square miles, on the Western Slope in recent days.

The Durango Herald · 1d

Multiple wildfires burn across Southwest Colorado

Wildfires burning east and west of Durango created smoky skies over the area and prompted evacuations and power shutoffs in the towns of Rico and Pagosa Springs. The Colorado Department of Fire

NPR · 2d

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.

Lee Fire grows to 1 of largest in state history

CBS News on MSN · 1d

3 homes burned in Lee Fire, 2 homes burned in Elk Fire burning in Colorado

Crews continue to make progress on two large wildfires burning in Western Colorado, although fire officials said one continues to be challenging.

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.

Yahoo · 1d

Colorado wildfires: Lee Fire grows to one of the largest in state history as containment reaches 7%

Lee Fire burning in Rio Blanco and Garfield counties, which has grown to become the fifth-largest wildfire in Colorado history, scorching more than 113,000 acres since it broke out on Aug. 2. Here's the latest from Denver7 on the scene.

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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 ...

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Long-duration heat wave grips Denver and eastern Colorado, fire danger rising

Denver and much of eastern Colorado are facing a week-plus stretch of 90-degree heat. The hottest days arrive midweek, with ...

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PHOTOS: Nevada Air National Guard deployed to Colorado wildfires

The Nevada Air National Guard’s 152nd Airlift Wing started operations Saturday from Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado. The ...

2don MSN

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, and officials warned ...

SummitDaily.com1d

New wildfire in northwest Colorado spreads to 300 acres Tuesday morning

The Crosho Fire west of Yampa has spread to about 300 acres since Monday evening, according to Routt County Emergency ...

1don MSN

Colorado wildfire grows to one of largest in state history. See latest news and map

The Lee Fire in Colorado has destroyed more than 113,000 acres and threatens power and energy infrastructure. See the latest ...

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THE LATEST ON THE POTENTIAL PATH OF THE LEE FIRE IN WESTERN COLORADO

These scans are done from an aircraft 10,000 ft above ground. Thermal data is collected to detect hot spots within active ...

KREX Grand Junction on MSN8h

Western Colorado under fire weather watches as temps near 100 degrees

With any luck today, smoke should begin dissipating from the valley area as temperatures climb to nearly 100 degrees.

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