Lee Fire (2025-08-06)

137,758 acre wildfire (99% contained)
Battlement Mesa, Colorado, United States
InciWeb page: COWRD Lee Fire Status: Active Size: 137,758 acre Contained: 99%

Lee Fire Live Perimeter Growth

Lee Fire Fire Growth History
Lee Fire Containment History

Lee Fire Fire Alert Timeline

Aug 27, 2025 Other
Lee Fire acreage adjusted back to 137,758 acres following improved mapping, downgrading it back to 5th largest fire in Colorado history. Fire remains at 90% containment with suppression repair operations ongoing.
Sources: Lee Fire: Update August 27, 2025 – Garfield County Emergency Operations Center (2025-08-27) Lee Fire mapped overnight, downgraded back to 5th largest in state history (2025-08-26)
Aug 26, 2025 Other
All remaining evacuation orders for Garfield County lifted. Lee Fire briefly became 4th largest in Colorado history at 138,844 acres, surpassing 2002 Hayman Fire before being adjusted down through improved mapping.
Sources: Lee fire becomes fourth largest in Colorado history despite continuing monsoonal weather (2025-08-27) Colorado wildfires: Latest updates on the 2025 fire season (2025-08-26)
Aug 19, 2025 Other
Pre-evacuation orders lifted around Elk Fire. Lee Fire containment increases to 73% at 137,485 acres, just 275 acres from becoming Colorado's 4th largest wildfire. Elk Fire fully contained at 100%.
Sources: Firefighters make progress containing Lee Fire (2025-08-18) Colorado wildfires: Evacuation orders lifted for Crosho fire on Western Slope (2025-08-19)
Aug 18, 2025 Other
Lee Fire containment increases significantly to 61% at 137,485 acres, now just 275 acres short of becoming Colorado's 4th largest wildfire. Fire showed minimal growth overnight with no heat detected outside perimeter.
Sources: Lee Fire 60% contained as size nears 4th largest wildfire in Colorado history | FOX31 Denver (2025-08-18) Firefighters make progress containing Lee Fire (2025-08-18)
Aug 17, 2025 Other
Elk Fire declared fully contained at 14,518 acres. Lee Fire continues progress at 137,465 acres and 42% contained, approaching size of historic Hayman Fire (137,760 acres).
Sources: Elk Fire fully contained; Lee Fire nears size of Colorado's fourth-largest wildfire | PostIndependent.com (2025-08-17)
Aug 16, 2025 Other
Highway 13 reopened at 11:50 AM with 50 mph speed limit after being closed since August 2. Pullouts reserved for fire personnel only. Lee Fire containment improves to 31% at 133,954 acres aided by overnight rain.
Sources: Rains helps Lee Fire containment, Highway 13 reopens | Western Colorado | gjsentinel.com (2025-08-16) Rain slows Elk and Lee fires; Colorado Highway 13 reopens with restrictions | PostIndependent.com (2025-08-17)
Aug 16, 2025 Evacuation level 2
Multiple evacuation zones downgraded: Rio Blanco County zones reduced from GO to SET and SET to READY. Garfield County Zone 70 downgraded from Level 3 (GO) to Level 2 (SET) status east of Highway 13.
Sources: Rains helps Lee Fire containment, Highway 13 reopens | Western Colorado | gjsentinel.com (2025-08-16) Rain slows Elk and Lee fires; Colorado Highway 13 reopens with restrictions | PostIndependent.com (2025-08-17)
Aug 15, 2025 Evacuation level 3
Garfield County Zone 81 northwest of Rifle issued first full Level 3 evacuation (GO NOW) order as Lee Fire crosses county line. Zone 85 upgraded to Level 2 (SET) status due to southward fire spread.
Sources: Lee fire prompts evacuation in Garfield County as containment grows - Colorado Politics (2025-08-15) Thursday update: Southern push grows Lee Fire to 133,602 acres; evacuations remain in place | PostIndependent.com (2025-08-15)
Aug 14, 2025 State of emergency
Governor Polis declares statewide disaster emergency due to critical fire conditions across Western Slope. National Guard authorized, additional $2.5 million allocated to Wildfire Emergency Response Fund.
Sources: Gov. Polis declares a statewide disaster emergency due to critical fire weather conditions and fires burning across Western Slope (2025-08-14)
Aug 13, 2025 Evacuation level 3
New Level 3 evacuation (GO NOW) ordered for Garfield County Zone 81 as Lee Fire crosses county line overnight. Zone 85 upgraded to Level 2 (SET) status. Multiple Rio Blanco County zones remain under GO orders.
Sources: Wednesday update: Lee Fire surpasses 120,000 acres; crews focus on southern edge as evacuations expand (2025-08-13) Challenging conditions expected as crews battle the Lee Fire (2025-08-13)
Aug 13, 2025 Road closure
Highway 13 closed in both directions at mile marker 4 north of Rifle and from County Road 5 to Highway 64 due to Lee Fire activity and emergency vehicle access. Multiple county roads also closed.
Sources: Lee Fire 6% contained; evacuations still in effect in Garfield County (2025-08-09) Colorado wildfires: Elk Fire containment jumps to 75% Tuesday, as Lee Fire containment drops to 4% (2025-08-13)
Aug 11, 2025 Evacuation level 1
Three evacuation zones within Lee Fire footprint downgraded in evacuation status. Authorities emphasize residents should stay vigilant as conditions can change quickly with active fire still in area.
Sources: Colorado wildfires: Oak fire forces evacuations, threatens 2,000 homes near Pagosa Springs (2025-08-11)
Aug 10, 2025 Evacuation level 1
Garfield County zones 72 and 73 near Harvey Gap Reservoir placed in Level 1 evacuation (READY) status. Residents advised to prepare for possible evacuation and monitor fire conditions.
Sources: Garfield County Emergency Operations Center (2025-08-14) Garfield County braces for more evacuation orders as Lee, Elk fires top 120,000 combined acres (2025-08-13)
Aug 09, 2025 Evacuation level 3
Garfield County Zone 70 upgraded to Level 3 evacuation (GO NOW) as Lee Fire reaches county line. Multiple zones in northern Garfield County placed under Level 2 (SET) status. Rifle Correctional Center evacuated as precaution.
Sources: Lee Fire 6% contained; evacuations still in effect in Garfield County (2025-08-09) Colorado wildfires: Mandatory evacuations ordered in Garfield County as Lee fire races south (2025-08-09)
Aug 08, 2025 Evacuation level 3
Meeker evacuation status downgraded to Level 1 (READY) as winds shift fire away from town. New Level 3 evacuations (GO NOW) ordered for Zones 63 and 70 south and west of Meeker as Lee Fire races toward Garfield County.
Sources: Lee Fire in Western Colorado gains 27,000 acres overnight, new evacuations ordered (2025-08-09) Wildfire Map Spotlight: Lee Fire, Colorado (2025-08-11)
Aug 07, 2025 Evacuation level 1
Town of Meeker downgraded from Level 2 (SET) to Level 1 (READY) evacuation status. Multiple evacuation zones downgraded from GO to SET and SET to READY as fire conditions improve around town.
Sources: Colorado wildfires: Pre-evacuation lifted for Meeker, surrounding area burned by Elk and Lee fires (2025-08-07)
Aug 06, 2025 State of emergency
Governor Jared Polis declares disaster emergency for Lee Fire as it explodes from 13,000 to nearly 23,000 acres. State resources mobilized to support firefighting efforts in Rio Blanco County.
Sources: Lee Fire now fifth-largest single wildfire in Colorado history (2025-08-12) Colorado wildfires: Mandatory evacuations ordered in Garfield County as Lee fire races south (2025-08-09)
Aug 06, 2025 Evacuation level 2
Town of Meeker placed under Level 2 evacuation order (SET status) as Lee Fire jumps Highway 13. Residents advised to be packed and ready to leave immediately.
Sources: Challenging conditions expected as crews battle the Lee Fire (2025-08-13) Wildfire Map Spotlight: Lee Fire, Colorado (2025-08-11)
Aug 02, 2025 Other
Lee Fire ignited by lightning strike in Piceance Creek area. Fire began as two separate fires (Lee and Grease) that quickly merged southwest of Meeker in Rio Blanco County, Colorado.
Sources: Cowrd Lee Fire Information | InciWeb (2025-08-14) Now the 5th largest wildfire in Colorado history, the Lee Fire grows to more than 110,000 acres (2025-08-12)

Lee Fire Fire Alert Timeline

Aug 19, 2025 Other
Pre-evacuation orders lifted around Elk Fire. Lee Fire containment increases to 73% at 137,485 acres, just 275 acres from becoming Colorado's 4th largest wildfire. Elk Fire fully contained at 100%.
Sources: Firefighters make progress containing Lee Fire (2025-08-18) Colorado wildfires: Evacuation orders lifted for Crosho fire on Western Slope (2025-08-19)
Aug 18, 2025 Other
Lee Fire containment increases significantly to 61% at 137,485 acres, now just 275 acres short of becoming Colorado's 4th largest wildfire. Fire showed minimal growth overnight with no heat detected outside perimeter.
Sources: Lee Fire 60% contained as size nears 4th largest wildfire in Colorado history | FOX31 Denver (2025-08-18) Firefighters make progress containing Lee Fire (2025-08-18)
Aug 17, 2025 Other
Elk Fire declared fully contained at 14,518 acres. Lee Fire continues progress at 137,465 acres and 42% contained, approaching size of historic Hayman Fire (137,760 acres).
Sources: Elk Fire fully contained; Lee Fire nears size of Colorado's fourth-largest wildfire | PostIndependent.com (2025-08-17)
Aug 16, 2025 Evacuation level 2
Multiple evacuation zones downgraded: Rio Blanco County zones reduced from GO to SET and SET to READY. Garfield County Zone 70 downgraded from Level 3 (GO) to Level 2 (SET) status east of Highway 13.
Sources: Rains helps Lee Fire containment, Highway 13 reopens | Western Colorado | gjsentinel.com (2025-08-16) Rain slows Elk and Lee fires; Colorado Highway 13 reopens with restrictions | PostIndependent.com (2025-08-17)
Aug 16, 2025 Other
Highway 13 reopened at 11:50 AM with 50 mph speed limit after being closed since August 2. Pullouts reserved for fire personnel only. Lee Fire containment improves to 31% at 133,954 acres aided by overnight rain.
Sources: Rains helps Lee Fire containment, Highway 13 reopens | Western Colorado | gjsentinel.com (2025-08-16) Rain slows Elk and Lee fires; Colorado Highway 13 reopens with restrictions | PostIndependent.com (2025-08-17)
Aug 15, 2025 Evacuation level 3
Garfield County Zone 81 northwest of Rifle issued first full Level 3 evacuation (GO NOW) order as Lee Fire crosses county line. Zone 85 upgraded to Level 2 (SET) status due to southward fire spread.
Sources: Lee fire prompts evacuation in Garfield County as containment grows - Colorado Politics (2025-08-15) Thursday update: Southern push grows Lee Fire to 133,602 acres; evacuations remain in place | PostIndependent.com (2025-08-15)
Aug 14, 2025 State of emergency
Governor Polis declares statewide disaster emergency due to critical fire conditions across Western Slope. National Guard authorized, additional $2.5 million allocated to Wildfire Emergency Response Fund.
Sources: Gov. Polis declares a statewide disaster emergency due to critical fire weather conditions and fires burning across Western Slope (2025-08-14)
Aug 13, 2025 Evacuation level 3
New Level 3 evacuation (GO NOW) ordered for Garfield County Zone 81 as Lee Fire crosses county line overnight. Zone 85 upgraded to Level 2 (SET) status. Multiple Rio Blanco County zones remain under GO orders.
Sources: Wednesday update: Lee Fire surpasses 120,000 acres; crews focus on southern edge as evacuations expand (2025-08-13) Challenging conditions expected as crews battle the Lee Fire (2025-08-13)
Aug 13, 2025 Road closure
Highway 13 closed in both directions at mile marker 4 north of Rifle and from County Road 5 to Highway 64 due to Lee Fire activity and emergency vehicle access. Multiple county roads also closed.
Sources: Lee Fire 6% contained; evacuations still in effect in Garfield County (2025-08-09) Colorado wildfires: Elk Fire containment jumps to 75% Tuesday, as Lee Fire containment drops to 4% (2025-08-13)
Aug 11, 2025 Evacuation level 1
Three evacuation zones within Lee Fire footprint downgraded in evacuation status. Authorities emphasize residents should stay vigilant as conditions can change quickly with active fire still in area.
Sources: Colorado wildfires: Oak fire forces evacuations, threatens 2,000 homes near Pagosa Springs (2025-08-11)
Aug 10, 2025 Evacuation level 1
Garfield County zones 72 and 73 near Harvey Gap Reservoir placed in Level 1 evacuation (READY) status. Residents advised to prepare for possible evacuation and monitor fire conditions.
Sources: Garfield County Emergency Operations Center (2025-08-14) Garfield County braces for more evacuation orders as Lee, Elk fires top 120,000 combined acres (2025-08-13)
Aug 09, 2025 Evacuation level 3
Garfield County Zone 70 upgraded to Level 3 evacuation (GO NOW) as Lee Fire reaches county line. Multiple zones in northern Garfield County placed under Level 2 (SET) status. Rifle Correctional Center evacuated as precaution.
Sources: Lee Fire 6% contained; evacuations still in effect in Garfield County (2025-08-09) Colorado wildfires: Mandatory evacuations ordered in Garfield County as Lee fire races south (2025-08-09)
Aug 08, 2025 Evacuation level 3
Meeker evacuation status downgraded to Level 1 (READY) as winds shift fire away from town. New Level 3 evacuations (GO NOW) ordered for Zones 63 and 70 south and west of Meeker as Lee Fire races toward Garfield County.
Sources: Lee Fire in Western Colorado gains 27,000 acres overnight, new evacuations ordered (2025-08-09) Wildfire Map Spotlight: Lee Fire, Colorado (2025-08-11)
Aug 07, 2025 Evacuation level 1
Town of Meeker downgraded from Level 2 (SET) to Level 1 (READY) evacuation status. Multiple evacuation zones downgraded from GO to SET and SET to READY as fire conditions improve around town.
Sources: Colorado wildfires: Pre-evacuation lifted for Meeker, surrounding area burned by Elk and Lee fires (2025-08-07)
Aug 06, 2025 Evacuation level 2
Town of Meeker placed under Level 2 evacuation order (SET status) as Lee Fire jumps Highway 13. Residents advised to be packed and ready to leave immediately.
Sources: Challenging conditions expected as crews battle the Lee Fire (2025-08-13) Wildfire Map Spotlight: Lee Fire, Colorado (2025-08-11)
Aug 06, 2025 State of emergency
Governor Jared Polis declares disaster emergency for Lee Fire as it explodes from 13,000 to nearly 23,000 acres. State resources mobilized to support firefighting efforts in Rio Blanco County.
Sources: Lee Fire now fifth-largest single wildfire in Colorado history (2025-08-12) Colorado wildfires: Mandatory evacuations ordered in Garfield County as Lee fire races south (2025-08-09)
Aug 02, 2025 Other
Lee Fire ignited by lightning strike in Piceance Creek area. Fire began as two separate fires (Lee and Grease) that quickly merged southwest of Meeker in Rio Blanco County, Colorado.
Sources: Cowrd Lee Fire Information | InciWeb (2025-08-14) Now the 5th largest wildfire in Colorado history, the Lee Fire grows to more than 110,000 acres (2025-08-12)

Lee Fire Fire Alert Timeline

Aug 18, 2025 Other
Lee Fire containment increases significantly to 61% at 137,485 acres, now just 275 acres short of becoming Colorado's 4th largest wildfire. Fire showed minimal growth overnight with no heat detected outside perimeter.
Sources: Lee Fire 60% contained as size nears 4th largest wildfire in Colorado history | FOX31 Denver (2025-08-18) Elk fire fully contained east of Meeker as crews make more progress on nearby Lee fire (2025-08-17)
Aug 17, 2025 Other
Elk Fire declared fully contained at 14,518 acres. Lee Fire continues progress at 137,465 acres and 42% contained, approaching size of historic Hayman Fire (137,760 acres).
Sources: Elk Fire fully contained; Lee Fire nears size of Colorado's fourth-largest wildfire | PostIndependent.com (2025-08-17)
Aug 16, 2025 Other
Highway 13 reopened at 11:50 AM with 50 mph speed limit after being closed since August 2. Pullouts reserved for fire personnel only. Lee Fire containment improves to 31% at 133,954 acres aided by overnight rain.
Sources: Rains helps Lee Fire containment, Highway 13 reopens | Western Colorado | gjsentinel.com (2025-08-16) Rain slows Elk and Lee fires; Colorado Highway 13 reopens with restrictions | PostIndependent.com (2025-08-17)
Aug 16, 2025 Evacuation level 2
Multiple evacuation zones downgraded: Rio Blanco County zones reduced from GO to SET and SET to READY. Garfield County Zone 70 downgraded from Level 3 (GO) to Level 2 (SET) status east of Highway 13.
Sources: Rains helps Lee Fire containment, Highway 13 reopens | Western Colorado | gjsentinel.com (2025-08-16) Rain slows Elk and Lee fires; Colorado Highway 13 reopens with restrictions | PostIndependent.com (2025-08-17)
Aug 15, 2025 Evacuation level 3
Garfield County Zone 81 northwest of Rifle issued first full Level 3 evacuation (GO NOW) order as Lee Fire crosses county line. Zone 85 upgraded to Level 2 (SET) status due to southward fire spread.
Sources: Lee fire prompts evacuation in Garfield County as containment grows - Colorado Politics (2025-08-15) Thursday update: Southern push grows Lee Fire to 133,602 acres; evacuations remain in place | PostIndependent.com (2025-08-15)
Aug 14, 2025 State of emergency
Governor Polis declares statewide disaster emergency due to critical fire conditions across Western Slope. National Guard authorized, additional $2.5 million allocated to Wildfire Emergency Response Fund.
Sources: Gov. Polis declares a statewide disaster emergency due to critical fire weather conditions and fires burning across Western Slope (2025-08-14)
Aug 13, 2025 Road closure
Highway 13 closed in both directions at mile marker 4 north of Rifle and from County Road 5 to Highway 64 due to Lee Fire activity and emergency vehicle access. Multiple county roads also closed.
Sources: Lee Fire 6% contained; evacuations still in effect in Garfield County (2025-08-09) Colorado wildfires: Elk Fire containment jumps to 75% Tuesday, as Lee Fire containment drops to 4% (2025-08-13)
Aug 13, 2025 Evacuation level 3
New Level 3 evacuation (GO NOW) ordered for Garfield County Zone 81 as Lee Fire crosses county line overnight. Zone 85 upgraded to Level 2 (SET) status. Multiple Rio Blanco County zones remain under GO orders.
Sources: Wednesday update: Lee Fire surpasses 120,000 acres; crews focus on southern edge as evacuations expand (2025-08-13) Challenging conditions expected as crews battle the Lee Fire (2025-08-13)
Aug 11, 2025 Evacuation level 1
Three evacuation zones within Lee Fire footprint downgraded in evacuation status. Authorities emphasize residents should stay vigilant as conditions can change quickly with active fire still in area.
Sources: Colorado wildfires: Oak fire forces evacuations, threatens 2,000 homes near Pagosa Springs (2025-08-11)
Aug 10, 2025 Evacuation level 1
Garfield County zones 72 and 73 near Harvey Gap Reservoir placed in Level 1 evacuation (READY) status. Residents advised to prepare for possible evacuation and monitor fire conditions.
Sources: Garfield County Emergency Operations Center (2025-08-14) Garfield County braces for more evacuation orders as Lee, Elk fires top 120,000 combined acres (2025-08-13)
Aug 09, 2025 Evacuation level 3
Garfield County Zone 70 upgraded to Level 3 evacuation (GO NOW) as Lee Fire reaches county line. Multiple zones in northern Garfield County placed under Level 2 (SET) status. Rifle Correctional Center evacuated as precaution.
Sources: Lee Fire 6% contained; evacuations still in effect in Garfield County (2025-08-09) Colorado wildfires: Mandatory evacuations ordered in Garfield County as Lee fire races south (2025-08-09)
Aug 08, 2025 Evacuation level 3
Meeker evacuation status downgraded to Level 1 (READY) as winds shift fire away from town. New Level 3 evacuations (GO NOW) ordered for Zones 63 and 70 south and west of Meeker as Lee Fire races toward Garfield County.
Sources: Lee Fire in Western Colorado gains 27,000 acres overnight, new evacuations ordered (2025-08-09) Wildfire Map Spotlight: Lee Fire, Colorado (2025-08-11)
Aug 07, 2025 Evacuation level 1
Town of Meeker downgraded from Level 2 (SET) to Level 1 (READY) evacuation status. Multiple evacuation zones downgraded from GO to SET and SET to READY as fire conditions improve around town.
Sources: Colorado wildfires: Pre-evacuation lifted for Meeker, surrounding area burned by Elk and Lee fires (2025-08-07)
Aug 06, 2025 State of emergency
Governor Jared Polis declares disaster emergency for Lee Fire as it explodes from 13,000 to nearly 23,000 acres. State resources mobilized to support firefighting efforts in Rio Blanco County.
Sources: Lee Fire now fifth-largest single wildfire in Colorado history (2025-08-12) Colorado wildfires: Mandatory evacuations ordered in Garfield County as Lee fire races south (2025-08-09)
Aug 06, 2025 Evacuation level 2
Town of Meeker placed under Level 2 evacuation order (SET status) as Lee Fire jumps Highway 13. Residents advised to be packed and ready to leave immediately.
Sources: Challenging conditions expected as crews battle the Lee Fire (2025-08-13) Wildfire Map Spotlight: Lee Fire, Colorado (2025-08-11)
Aug 02, 2025 Other
Lee Fire ignited by lightning strike in Piceance Creek area. Fire began as two separate fires (Lee and Grease) that quickly merged southwest of Meeker in Rio Blanco County, Colorado.
Sources: Cowrd Lee Fire Information | InciWeb (2025-08-14) Now the 5th largest wildfire in Colorado history, the Lee Fire grows to more than 110,000 acres (2025-08-12)

Lee Fire Fire Alert Timeline

Aug 13, 2025 Road closure
Highway 13 closed in both directions at mile marker 4 north of Rifle and from County Road 5 to Highway 64 due to Lee Fire activity and emergency vehicle access. Multiple county roads also closed.
Sources: Lee Fire 6% contained; evacuations still in effect in Garfield County (2025-08-09) Colorado wildfires: Elk Fire containment jumps to 75% Tuesday, as Lee Fire containment drops to 4% (2025-08-13)
Aug 13, 2025 Evacuation level 3
New Level 3 evacuation (GO NOW) ordered for Garfield County Zone 81 as Lee Fire crosses county line overnight. Zone 85 upgraded to Level 2 (SET) status. Multiple Rio Blanco County zones remain under GO orders.
Sources: Wednesday update: Lee Fire surpasses 120,000 acres; crews focus on southern edge as evacuations expand (2025-08-13) Challenging conditions expected as crews battle the Lee Fire (2025-08-13)
Aug 10, 2025 Evacuation level 1
Garfield County zones 72 and 73 near Harvey Gap Reservoir placed in Level 1 evacuation (READY) status. Residents advised to prepare for possible evacuation and monitor fire conditions.
Sources: Garfield County Emergency Operations Center (2025-08-14) Garfield County braces for more evacuation orders as Lee, Elk fires top 120,000 combined acres (2025-08-13)
Aug 09, 2025 Evacuation level 3
Garfield County Zone 70 upgraded to Level 3 evacuation (GO NOW) as Lee Fire reaches county line. Multiple zones in northern Garfield County placed under Level 2 (SET) status. Rifle Correctional Center evacuated as precaution.
Sources: Lee Fire 6% contained; evacuations still in effect in Garfield County (2025-08-09) Colorado wildfires: Mandatory evacuations ordered in Garfield County as Lee fire races south (2025-08-09)
Aug 08, 2025 Evacuation level 3
Meeker evacuation status downgraded to Level 1 (READY) as winds shift fire away from town. New Level 3 evacuations (GO NOW) ordered for Zones 63 and 70 south and west of Meeker as Lee Fire races toward Garfield County.
Sources: Lee Fire in Western Colorado gains 27,000 acres overnight, new evacuations ordered (2025-08-09) Wildfire Map Spotlight: Lee Fire, Colorado (2025-08-11)
Aug 06, 2025 State of emergency
Governor Jared Polis declares disaster emergency for Lee Fire as it explodes from 13,000 to nearly 23,000 acres. State resources mobilized to support firefighting efforts in Rio Blanco County.
Sources: Lee Fire now fifth-largest single wildfire in Colorado history (2025-08-12) Colorado wildfires: Mandatory evacuations ordered in Garfield County as Lee fire races south (2025-08-09)
Aug 06, 2025 Evacuation level 2
Town of Meeker placed under Level 2 evacuation order (SET status) as Lee Fire jumps Highway 13. Residents advised to be packed and ready to leave immediately.
Sources: Challenging conditions expected as crews battle the Lee Fire (2025-08-13) Wildfire Map Spotlight: Lee Fire, Colorado (2025-08-11)
Aug 02, 2025 Other
Lee Fire ignited by lightning strike in Piceance Creek area. Fire began as two separate fires (Lee and Grease) that quickly merged southwest of Meeker in Rio Blanco County, Colorado.
Sources: Cowrd Lee Fire Information | InciWeb (2025-08-14) Now the 5th largest wildfire in Colorado history, the Lee Fire grows to more than 110,000 acres (2025-08-12)

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