On Friday there was a sign of hope with the Lee Fire , the largest wildfire burning in the state of Colorado. The fire has burned more than 58,000 acres west of the town of Meeker and so far there's no containment on it.

On Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2025, a sign was seen in Meeker sending a supportive message to fire crews battling Colorado wildfires including the Lee Fire. CBS

The Rio Blanco County Sheriff's Office announced during the day that they have downgraded the evacuation status for Meeker. It had been on the "set" level (be prepared to leave), but now it is in the less urgent "ready" level.

Also, some people who were on evacuation orders around Meeker have been allowed back into their homes.

Roadblocks are in place in some areas to make sure only residents are being allowed in

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