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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 ...
Craig Daily Press1h

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, ...
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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 ...
KMGH Denver, CO on MSN11h

Firefighters battling extraordinary conditions as they work to contain Lee Fire

The more than 1,000 firefighters battling the Lee Fire in Rio Blanco County are up against some extraordinary conditions, ...
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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 ...
Colorado Public Radio15h

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.
The Aspen Times19h

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 ...