The Lee Fire located just west of Meeker continues to grow, though at a much slower pace than it was a week or so ago.

According to the most recent update on this blaze, the fire has reached a size of 137,755 acres. It's been the fifth-largest fire in state history since August 11 after passing the 108,045-acre Spring Creek Fire of 2018, but if any more growth occurs, there's a good chance it jumps into the 4th-place ranking.

Currently, the 4th-largest fire in Colorado state history is the Hayman Fire of 2002, which reached 137,760 acres – just five additional acres compared to the ongoing Lee Fire.

Recent days of fighting the Lee Fire, however, have been a success, with containment of the blaze increasing to 73 percent. The only uncontained portion of the blaze is located on its southe

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