DENVER — One of several fires that sparked in Rio Blanco County is now 100% contained.

The 2,073-acre Crosho Fire, first reported on Aug. 11, burned in the Routt National Forest. The cause of the blaze, which threatened several structures, is unknown at this time.

No structures were lost in the fire. The following roads have reopened, according to Routt County officials:

The only road that remains closed is Routt County Road 15 from the intersection of Routt County Road 17 to Crosho Lake.

Meanwhile, the Lee Fire, which is also burning in Rio Blanco County, became the fourth-largest blaze in Colorado history Monday, a little more than three weeks after igniting southwest of Meeker.

As of 9:30 p.m. Monday, the fire has burned 138,844 acres and is 90% contained.

Size: 5,345 acre

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