Overview

• The Lee Fire has consumed 106,672 acres—now the sixth-largest wildfire in Colorado history—and is 6% contained.
• The Elk Fire covers 14,635 acres and has reached 9% containment as crews shore up its eastern flank.
• Over 1,200 personnel, including National Guard aviation assets and hand crews, are engaged in containment and structure protection efforts.
• Evacuation status for Meeker was downgraded to “Ready” while new mandatory orders extend south of Highway 13 into Garfield County.
• The Colorado Department of Corrections moved 179 inmates from the Rifle Correctional Center to secure facilities outside the fire-affected area.