Colorado Wildfires: Gov. Polis Activates National Guard, All of Meeker on Pre-Evacuation Status

Stage 2 fire restrictions begin as monsoon lags and Stoner Mesa Fire grows

As monsoons skip over Southwest Colorado and numerous wildfires are reported in the beginning of August, Stage 2 fire restrictions and a red flag warning are issued for the region. Mesa Verde Nationa...

County in Colorado adds jobs and resources in anticipation of new wildfires

By Alan Gionet Click here for updates on this story     JEFFERSON COUNTY, Colorado (KCNC) — Jefferson County issued a Red Flag alert on Friday morning as heat and dryness combined to increase fire danger. Douglas County and Boulder County did the same. It means a significant portion of the area around the Denver metro area has upped warnings as fires burn in other parts of the state. “Fire doesn’t go by a calendar or go by red flag days,” said E…

Colorado wildfires: Gov. Polis activates National Guard, all of Meeker on pre-evacuation status

DENVER — Two uncontained wildfires have charred thousands of acres and reached within a mile of the Western Slope town of Meeker, forcing evacuations as the flames jump highways and the threaten to cross the White River.

Polis mobilizes National Guard as Rio Blanco County fires threaten Meeker

Gov. Jared Polis mobilized the National Guard Wednesday night as two wildfires in Rio Blanco County continued to grow in size.

Colorado wildfires: Polis activates National Guard as Meeker fires scorch nearly 60,000 acres

Four wildfires burning in western Colorado have consumed nearly 61,000 acres, according to fire officials. The majority of the burn area is dominated by the Lee and Elk fires burning near Meeker in Rio Blanco County. The two lightning-sparked wildfires had scorched 45,000 acres and 14,250 acres, respectively, as of Wednesday evening. Colorado Gov. Jared Polis mobilized the state’s National Guard on Wednesday to support firefighting efforts near …

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 weather conditions worsening the spread on Wednesday, according to a news release from...