A wildfire close to Meeker in western Colorado has doubled in size. The Lee Fire west of the historic town has now burned an estimated 45,000 acres and so far firefighters don't have any containment on it.

The Lee Fire is burning in Rio Blanco County in western Colorado. CBS

Several small neighborhoods outside of the town limits have been evacuated as the fire made a serious run Wednesday along Highway 13. The town of Meeker itself is standing by on a "set" status.

The American Red Cross has set up a shelter for evacuees at Moffat County High School in Craig.

Fire managers said on Wednesday night they are confident they will be able to prevent the fire from reaching the Rio Blanco County seat.

The weather conditions are making the firefight challenging. Dry conditions are leading t

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