DENVER (KDVR) — The Lee Fire became the fourth biggest wildfire in Colorado history Monday, having burned 138,844 acres south of Meeker.

Several wildfires are burning across Colorado, mainly along the Western Slope. Gov. Jared Polis made several disaster declarations and authorised the response of the National Guard to wildfires across the state. While many are still burning, the biggest active wildfire is the Lee Fire, which is now the fourth largest in state history.

The Lee Fire and Grease Fire were discovered on Aug. 2 after a lightning strike. The fires joined together, and since then, crews have been working to put out the Lee Fire, which is still burning 11 miles south of Meeker.

After burning for over three weeks, a Monday update from InciWeb said the wildfire burned 138,844 acr

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