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Disaster declaration for Oak Fire near Pagosa Springs

Colorado wildfires: Oak fire forces evacuations, threatens 2,000 homes near Pagosa Springs
More than half a dozen wildfires continued to burn across Colorado Monday, including a new fire that sparked on Sunday afternoon near Pagosa Springs.
Evacuations ordered for fire near Pagosa Springs
A structure fire that got out of control near Pagosa Springs forced evacuations and prompted a disaster declaration from Gov. Jared Polis. The blaze, called the Oak fire, had burned 75 acres as of Monday morning,
Disaster declaration for the Oak Fire near Pagosa Springs, as the Lee Fire grows to one of Colorado's largest ever
Gov. Jared Polis has issued a verbal disaster declaration, freeing up state and federal resources for the 75-acre Oak Fire burning west of Pagosa Springs. Meanwhile, the Lee Fire has grown to one of the largest in state history.
Colorado wildfires: Out-of-control wildfire in Pagosa Springs prompts evacuations
One of the largest wildfires ever recorded in Colorado persisted Sunday and a new wildfire sparked in the southwestern corner of the state as gusty winds and low humidity fueled the flames.
Colorado wildfire updates: Lee Fire now 5th largest in state history, structures damaged in fires
Several fires are burning across western Colorado, with some at historic sizes and other causing evacuations of Western Slope towns.
Lee Fire becomes 5th largest in Colorado history as Oak Fire burns to the south
The Lee Fire near the town of Meeker in Rio Blanco County has grown to be the fifth-largest wildfire in state history as crews continued to battle fires in several parts of Colorado on Monday. Dry weather and strong winds have pushed the Lee Fire south toward Garfield County,
Oak Fire: Polis declares disaster emergency for wildfire that prompted evacuations near Pagosa Springs
Mandatory evacuations were issued Sunday near Pagosa Springs after a structure fire led to an “out of control” wildfire.
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Lee Fire explodes over weekend to more than 113,000 acres, making it the 5th largest in state history

Two major wildfires are burning in Rio Blanco County. The Lee Fire, which grew over the weekend to more than 113,000 acres, ...

Colorado wildfire grows to one of largest in state history. See latest news and map

The Lee Fire in Colorado has destroyed more than 113,000 acres and threatens power and energy infrastructure. See the latest wildfire map and updates.
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Looking back at Colorado's top 10 wildfires as the Lee Fire climbs up the list

As the Lee Fire burning in Rio Blanco County climbs up the list of biggest wildfires in Colorado history, we're taking a look ...

Colorado wildfire: 1,000+ firefighters fight massive blaze near Denver — Thousands forced to flee, prison evacuated

Colorado is battling one of its largest wildfires, the Lee Fire, which has burned over 130,000 acres and is just 7% contained ...