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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, with officials warning ...
Lee Fire grows to 6th largest in Colorado history, new evacuation order issued
RIO BLANCO COUNTY, Colo. — The Rio Blanco County Sheriff's Office has issued a mandatory evacuation due to the Lee Fire. Zone ...
Rio Blanco County wildfires continue to grow, nearly 60k acres burned
Two wildfires burning in northwest Colorado near Meeker continued to grow overnight Wednesday and have ballooned to nearly 60 ...
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Rifle Correctional Center Evacuates 179 Inmates Amid Lee Fire Threat in Colorado
The Lee Fire prompted evacuation of Rifle Correctional Center's 179 inmates. The fire, sixth-largest in Colorado history, has ...
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Colorado National Guard Assisting Rio Blanco County with Aerial Wildland Fire Suppression
Under executive authority, two Colorado Army National Guard helicopters and aircrews are supporting wildfire suppression ...
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Rio Blanco fires remain zero percent contained Thursday morning; Evacuation shelters established in Craig and Rangely
The Elk and Lee fires in Rio Blanco County remained zero percent contained as of Thursday morning, with hot, dry and windy ...
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Colorado Governor Polis Declares Disaster Emergency Amid Escalating Elk Fire in Rio Blanco County
Governor Polis declares a disaster emergency for the Elk Fire in Rio Blanco County to enhance response efforts.
Fast-moving wildfires burn in northwest Colorado
Multiple evacuation orders have been issued for Rio Blanco county in northwest Colorado due to fast-moving wildfires. The Lee ...