DENVER — As the Lee Fire burning in Rio Blanco County climbs up the list of biggest wildfires in Colorado history, we're taking a look at the other major blazes that previously burned massive acreage around the state.

The Lee Fire has burned more than 113,000 acres as of 4 p.m. on Monday and is 7% contained. More than 1,000 firefighters continue to work to build containment lines.

Unfortunately, Colorado is no stranger to large wildfires that threaten infrastructure and towns. Over the past few decades, we've seen enormous destruction to forests, communities, recreation areas, watersheds and more. Firefighters have risked their lives to save what they can, working long days and nights in dangerous conditions.

We're revisiting the top 10 biggest wildfires — which Lee Fire is now part

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