In western Colorado, two wildfires fueled by wind and heat have burned over 120,000 acres, necessitating evacuations in two counties. The Lee Fire has come dangerously close to the town of Meeker, prompting residents to prepare for possible evacuation. Major fire risks are attributed to drought-stressed fuels and climate change, complicating containment efforts. Fortunately, additional firefighting resources have arrived in the area due to a relatively mild wildfire season so far. Firefighters have faced safety challenges due to extreme fire behavior, leading to precautionary evacuations from affected regions.
The Lee Fire has forced evacuations in two counties, including homes and a prison, and has consumed more than 120,000 acres so far.
There have been times where we've had to pull firefighters back just to keep them safe from the dangerous conditions created by the fire.
The good news is that resources are pouring into the region due to a quieter than expected summer wildfire season in the West.
When megafires ignite in overgrown forests and scrubland, there aren't many options for containing them until there's a major change in the weather.
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