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

Lee Fire burning in Rio Blanco and Garfield counties, which has grown to become the fifth-largest wildfire in Colorado history, scorching more than 113,000 acres since it broke out on Aug. 2. Here's the latest from Denver7 on the scene.

Elk and Lee fires. Two major wildfires are burning in Rio Blanco County. The Lee Fire, which grew over the weekend to more than 113,000 acres, now stands as the 5th largest wildfi