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EvacuationsMEEKER, Colo. (KRDO) – The public no longer has access to four state wildlife areas in Colorado as the Elk and Lee fires burn in Rio Blanco County, threatening to destroy structures in the area as they continue to grow amid hot, dry conditions. According to Colorado Parks and Wildlife, the Oak Ridge State Wildlife Area, Rio Blanco Lake State Wildlife Area, Colorow Mountain State Wildlife Area, and Piceance State Wildlife Area (Little Hills Unit …See the Story
Four State Wildlife Areas Closed as Lee and Elk Fires Continue to Burn, Threatening Homes in Rio Blanco County
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Vail, Colorado · VailAll lands managed by the White River National Forest (WRNF) and the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Upper Colorado River District will move into Stage 2 fire restrictions beginning Friday, Aug. 8, due to heightened fire danger, according to a news release from WRNF. “We are currently seeing fire danger conditions similar to August 2020, when western Colorado and the White River National Forest saw record-breaking fires,” White River National For…See the Story
White River National Forest, BLM lands entering Stage 2 fire restrictions Friday
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Evacuations · DenverDENVER (KDVR) — Gov. Jared Polis declared a disaster emergency for the Elk Creek Fire as Colorado continues to battle wildfires across the state, according to a spokesperson for the Governor's Office. The Elk Creek Fire is located in Rio Blanco County, just southeast of Meeker. Evacuation orders have been issued by the Rio Blanco County Sheriff's Office for areas near the fire. The evacuation order is in place for areas between Mile Marker 11, C…See the Story
Polis Declares Emergency for Elk Creek Fire, Evacuations Ordered
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