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Colorado wildfires: Crosho fire sparks in northeast Rio Blanco County, burns 300 acres

A new fire in Rio Blanco County near its border with Routt County is burning 300 acres near Crosho Lake and has prompted ...
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Oak Fire updates

The Archuleta County Public Health Department (ACPHD) is recommending caution for all residents of Archuleta County. Due to ...

Oak Fire in southwest Colorado now 14 percent contained, as firefighters battle to protect homes

A wildfire burning in southwest Colorado is now 14 percent contained, but officials warn evacuees it’s still not safe to return home. As of Tuesday morning, the Oak Fire is still an estimated 75 acres ...

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 ...
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PAGOSA FIRE UPDATE: Evacuations & Pre-Evacuations Ordered Near Oak Fire

From Archuleta County Sheriff’s Department: ARCHULETA COUNTY, CO: Evacuation ordered for residents within one mile of 38 ...
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FEMA to provide funds to battle Oak Fire

FEMA announced it authorized the use of federal funds on Monday afternoon to aid firefighting costs for the Oak Fire in Archuleta County. The Oak Fire, which is west of Pagosa Springs, has threatened ...
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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, ...
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TRICARE authorizes temporary prescription refill waivers for Archuleta County due to wildfire

The Defense Health Agency announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in Archuleta County, Colo., may receive emergency prescription refills now through Aug. 21 due to the Oak Fire. To receive an ...