Overview

• The Lee Fire has become Colorado’s largest active blaze, scorching more than 60,000 acres with zero containment.
• The Elk Fire held at roughly 14,256 acres after minimal growth on Thursday evening.
• Governor Jared Polis activated the Colorado National Guard to deploy two Type 1 helicopters among 528 personnel reinforcing fire lines.
• Red flag warnings remain through Saturday with gusts up to 45 mph and humidity as low as 6 percent, driving expectations of continued extreme fire behavior.
• Pre-evacuation notices cover the town of Meeker and closures persist across state wildlife areas and sections of the White River and San Juan national forests.