A new fire in Rio Blanco County near its border with Routt County is burning 300 acres near Crosho Lake and has prompted campground evacuations and pre-evacuation orders for nearby homes.

One of the fires burning now more than 100,000 acres in Rio Blanco County in northwest Colorado continues to grow during ongoing “near-critical fire weather” conditions.

Crews continue to make progress on two large wildfires burning in Western Colorado, although fire officials said one continues to be challenging.

Crews are continuing to try to put out what is now the fifth largest wildfire in our state's history.

Several wildfires continue to burn across Colorado as the state deals with hot and dry conditions. Author: 9news.com . Published: 5:52 PM MDT August 12, 2025

The Lee Fire burning on Colorado's Western Slope is officially one of the largest that the state has ever seen.

RIO BLANCO COUNTY, Colo. — The Lee Fire in Rio Blanco County has grown to the sixth largest in Colorado history, according to the Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control. The fire was mapped with infrared technology at more than 106,000 acres as of Sunday.

A Colorado prison was evacuated as one of the largest wildfires in state history continued to grow, with officials warning residents of remote areas to be ready to leave as gusty winds and low humidity feed the flames.