COLORADO (KKTV) - 11 News has been tracking several wildfires burning on the western side of the state. This article is meant to provide a single space for updates as crews continue to battle those blazes.

Information last updated: Wednesday, August 6, 2025 @ 8 p.m.

Elk Fire- 8,304 acres, 0% contained

Fire officials said the Elk Fire began on Saturday, Aug. 2 and was caused by lightning. The fire is burning north of Glenwood Springs, near the town of Meeker. According to officials in Rio Blanco County, two houses and an outbuilding had been destroyed in the Elk Fire as of Wednesday afternoon.

Lee Fire- 22,479 acres, 0% contained

The Lee Fire also started near the town of Meeker on Saturday, Aug. 2. Governor Jared Polis declared a disaster emergency for the Lee Fire that went into ef

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