Governor Issues Disaster Emergency for Western Slope Fire

Colorado wildfires: 3 fires near Meeker consume nearly 5,000 acres, destroy 3 buildings

A wildfire burning on Colorado's Western Slope had destroyed three buildings. Evacuation orders remain in effect Monday for both sides of County Road 8 between mile marker 11 and 18.

Governor Polis verbally declares disaster emergency for Elk Creek Fire

Governor Jared Polis verbally declared a disaster emergency on August 3 for the Elk Creek Fire.

Gov. Jared Polis declares emergency for northwest Colorado wildfire

As fire conditions in northwest Colorado approach near-record levels, Gov. Jared Polis on Sunday issued a disaster declaration to support emergency response efforts for the Elk Creek fire in Rio Blanco County.

Governor issues Disaster Emergency for Western Slope fire

RIO BLANCO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) - Governor Polis' office declared a disaster emergency to help response efforts for the Elk Creek Fire in Rio Blanco

Colorado wildfires: Gov. Polis declares disaster emergency for fire burning on Western Slope

Two new wildfires are burning Sunday on Colorado's Western Slope, prompting evacuation orders and disaster declarations.