Colorado is struggling with one of its biggest fires in the record, because more than 1,000 firefighters are working on Lee Fire content, which rages about 250 miles (400 km) west of Denver.
According to state division and control and control of the state, the lightning caused by Lightning 2. August.
Evacuation ordered in mountain communities
For mountain communities in the districts of Garfield and Rio Blanco were issued to evacuation. Officials continue to urge the inhabitants in the surrounding areas to remain ready to evacuate quickly if necessary.
Governor Jared Polis announced an emergency situation in a disaster to help strengthen the sources of firefighting fighfighting.
Prison evacuated as preventive measures
On Saturday, all 179 prisoners were moved to the correction center of the rifle about 150 miles (240 km) to the correction complex Buena Vista as a preventive measure. The Ministry of Repair in Colorado confirmed that the prisoners were moved about 150 miles (240 km) to the Buena Vista correction complex. No injuries or structural damage have been reported yet.
Lee Fire is one of several burning in the region. The fire of the elk east of Lee Blaze has consumed over 14,000 acres and is 30%. In South Colorado Governor Jared Polis announced an emergency emergency situation for Oak Fire near Pagosa Springs in the Archulet region to strengthen efforts to reaction.
Weather conditions threaten firefighting efforts
Officials warn that impact winds and low humidity can continue to drive flames in the coming days. Prognostics warn that impact winds and low humidity in the coming days could make it difficult to detention. No injuries or structural losses have been reported.
(Tagstotranslate) Colorado Wildfires (T) Colorado Wildfire (T) Lee Fire (T) Elk Fire (T) Oak Fire (T) Garfield Rio Blanco County (T) Archuleta County
