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Fire officials hold community meeting as Lee Fire continues to grow

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Fire officials held a community meeting in Rifle as the Lee Fire continues to grow on Colorado's Western Slope.

Breakdown
  • The Lee Fire has grown to over 116,000 acres, becoming Colorado's fifth largest wildfire. 4s
  • A community meeting was held at the Rifle campus to update residents on the fire's status. 26s
  • Officials are prioritizing protection of lives, property, and critical infrastructure. 1m 2s
  • No evacuation orders are currently in place for the Rome Plateau area, but officials are monitoring the situation. 1m 38s
  • Residents are encouraged to stay informed and can submit questions to fire officials. 1m 50s
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