The 137,758-acre Lee Fire burning southwest of Meeker is nearing full containment as firefighters make steady progress on the state’s largest wildfire of the season.

The lightning-sparked fire was detected on Aug. 16 in remote, rugged terrain about 15 miles north of Dotsero. It was first ...

The Lee Fire has burned 137,758 acres of land and remains 90% contained. “Recent rainfall has kept conditions favorable, though crews remain mindful of flash flooding and debris flows that may follow ...