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Loveland Reporter-Herald2h
When Colorado wildfires threatened this Western Slope town, neighbors showed up for each other
When a 60,000-acre wildfire is breathing down the neck of a small northwestern Colorado town, the locals don’t freeze. The ...
Colorado residents "nervous" as wildfire comes close to town of Meeker on the Western Slope
A wildfire close to Meeker in western Colorado has doubled in size. The Lee Fire west of the historic town has now burned an ...
The Grand Junction Daily Sentinel8h
Meeker-area fire now eighth-largest in state’s history
Meeker native and restaurant owner Bobby Gutierrez had a chance Thursday to join a friend who is a utility line locator on a ...
Steamboat Pilot & Today5h
Threat of fast-moving fires keep Meeker residents on edge as flames continue to spread in Rio Blanco
A carpet of smoke stretched across the horizon on Thursday evening as Meeker residents Jack and Ava Bowles spoke of their ...
The Colorado Sun15h
Lee fire in northwestern Colorado, fueled by strong winds, grows to 60,000 acres
After a spot fire spread into the Colorado 64 corridor west of Meeker, firefighters stopped the flames from making a run ...
KJCT3h
Colorado National Guard sends helicopters and aircrews; Meeker residents urged to conserve water
On August 6, Governor Polis authorized the Colorado National Guard to help support fire response efforts for the Elk and Lee ...
Meeker family separated by wildfires faces uncertainty
A Meeker family has been separated after unrelenting wildfires spread near their home, threatening their northwest Colorado community.
Vail Daily1d
Some Meeker residents seek shelter in nearby communities as Lee, Elk fires continue to grow
Those working at lodging properties in Craig and Rangely say they have seen an influx of people from Meeker. Some are ...