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Polis Mobilizes Colorado National Guard to Help with Elk Fire, Lee Fire in Rio Blanco County
RIO BLANCO COUNTY, COLORADO, AUG 6 – Lightning-caused fires in Rio Blanco County have burned over 30,000 acres with zero containment and more than 290 firefighting personnel deployed, officials said.
- Rio Blanco County saw rapid fire growth as the Elk Fire and Lee Fire prompted evacuation orders along Colorado Highway 13 and county roads.
- Amid hot, dry and windy weather, officials said the fires were caused by lightning and remained 0% contained as of Wednesday morning.
- Rocky Mountain Complex Incident Management Team Three is assisting in fire response efforts, as officials said.
- The Walbridge Wing of the Pioneers Medical Center in Meeker began precautionary evacuations as officials said residents should be prepared amid the fire growth.
- The National Weather Service issued an Air Quality Health Advisory, indicating smoke is unhealthy in Steamboat Springs with an AQI of 130, as dangerous fire weather persists.
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Rio Blanco fires reach 30,000-plus total acres; residents prepare for evacuations
The Elk and Lee fires in Rio Blanco County remained zero percent contained as of Wednesday morning, according to an 8 a.m. news release from the Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office. Meeker residents were issued pre-evacuation orders around 3:45 p.m. Wednesday. The Elk Fire, east of Meeker, had reached over 8,300 acres, according to the release. The Lee Fire, west of Meeker, had reached nearly 22,500 acres as of Wednesday morning. Residents and vi…
Polis mobilizes Colorado National Guard to help with Elk Fire, Lee Fire in Rio Blanco County
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