Overview

• The Lee and Grease fires merged overnight and grew from 13,000 to almost 23,000 acres with zero containment as of August 6.
• Gov. Jared Polis extended a disaster declaration to cover the combined blaze alongside the Elk and Leroux fires.
• The Elk fire stands at about 8,300 acres, has destroyed at least two homes and one outbuilding, and remains uncontained.
• More than 230 firefighters, seven aircraft, nine engines and seven hand crews backed by heavy equipment are battling the fires under red flag warnings.
• Fire managers will host a 7 p.m. community meeting Wednesday at Meeker High School to update residents on fire growth, weather forecasts and evacuation plans.