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Gov. Polis declares disaster emergency for wildfire burning in northwest Colorado; evacuations ordered
Gov. Jared Polis verbally declared a disaster emergency Sunday for a wildfire burning in northwest Colorado.
Colorado Public Radio1d
Three active wildfires scorch around 9,000 acres in Rio Blanco County
The fires, which were sparked by lightning this weekend, are expected to continue as hot, dry conditions persist.
Steamboat Pilot & Today17h
Wildland fire crews battle blazes in Moffat and Rio Blanco counties
A fire in western Moffat County has grown to about 105 acres and is 80% contained, according to James Michels, the deputy ...
Elk Fire in western Colorado grows to 4,000 acres, nearby Lee and Grease Fires reach 5,000
A wildfire that started in northwest Colorado on Saturday afternoon has now burned around 4,000 acres. Evacuations and ...
Vail Daily15h
Elk and Lee fires rage in Rio Blanco County, remain zero percent contained Tuesday morning
The Elk and Lee fires in Rio Blanco County remain zero percent contained after rapidly spreading overnight, according to a news release from the Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office. The Elk Fire, east ...
Steamboat Pilot & Today12h
Heavy wildfire smoke triggers air quality alerts
The air quality monitor on the Rio Blanco County building in Meeker peaked in the dark red zone at 304 for fine particulate ...
Rio Blanco Herald Times1d
Elk Fire update: Monday, Aug. 4
MEEKER | Rio Blanco County officials held an emergency meeting Monday morning with updates on the Elk Fire, approximately 11 ...
CSFD crew deploying to Elk Creek Fire
The Colorado Springs Fire Department (CSFD) is deploying a crew of four to assist with the Elk Creek Fire currently burning ...