Sparked by lightning just over a week ago, the Lee fire has scorched more than 106,000 acres in Colorado, becoming one of the state's largest wildfires on record.

Why It Matters

The Lee and Elk fires, both ignited by lightning on August 2, are burning near Meeker, Colorado. Their quick spread led Colorado Governor Jared Polis to v erbally declare a state of emergency earlier this week and call upon the National Guard for assistance.

Sunday's weather forecast is expected to bolster the fire, with relatively low humidity, gusts, and lack of cloud coverage.

Large wildfires are also burning in California and Arizona, with the Gifford fire having burned over 114,600 acres and the Dragon Bravo fire in the Grand Canyon scorching around 143,500 acres.

What To Know

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