RIFLE, Colo. — A community of 11,000 is moving cautiously Monday evening, as smoke from two wildfires finds its way to Rifle.

The Elk and Lee fires have burned thousands of acres along Colorado's Western Slope. The Lee Fire has burned more than 113,000 acres, making it the fifth-largest wildfire in Colorado's history .

"I get out because I don't like staying cooped up," she told Denver7 while riding along the sidewalks in her motorized wheelchair.

Anderson can't drive, and that has her worried about what she'd do if evacuation recommendations made their way to her home. However, Missy knows her community will look out for her.

"I have more than 10 eyeballs watching me, making sure I'm okay," she said.

Anderson had a go-bag already packed and invited Denver7 over to her home to check

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