The Meeker Volunteer Fire Department was the first agency to respond to a wildfire that grew into one of the largest in state history, fueled by wind and drought.

The Lee Fire grew to 120,650 acres Wednesday morning, an increase of nearly 4,000 acres since Tuesday, as hot, dry and windy conditions fueled active fire behavior in its southern portion. Containment ...

New evacuations were called today in Garfield County, on the southern edge of the fire, close to Rifle. The fire is more than ...

The Lee Fire grew to 120,650 acres Wednesday morning, an increase of nearly 4,000 acres since Tuesday, as hot, dry and windy ...

FEMA authorized a Fire Management Assistance Grant to help fight the Oak Fire near Pagosa Springs.According to FEMA, the ...

At least 15 fires have burned more than 198,000 acres across Delta, Dolores, Garfield, Grand, Mesa, Moffat, Montrose, and Rio Blanco counties, as well as in parts of eastern Utah.

This story by Newsline staff appeared on Colorado Newsline on August 12, 2025. Fueled by hot summer weather and persistent ...

Tuesday morning, fire officials said they had achieved 6% containment of the Lee Fire. In an update Tuesday evening, the ...

Over the weekend, the Air Force Reserve's 302nd Airlift Wing out of Peterson Space Force Base provided aerial firefighting support in the fight to stop fires burning in Colorado.

The Lee Fire in Colorado has destroyed more than 116,000 acres and threatens power and energy infrastructure. See the latest wildfire map and updates.

Incarcerated individuals evacuated from Rifle Correctional Center to BV Correctional Complex due to Lee Fire. No injuries ...