The largest of several wildfires in northwestern Colorado grew to over 100,000 acres overnight, prompting new evacuations. Fire crews have made some gains in containing the fire, however, going from 0% to 6% containment.

High winds and dry conditions are fueling the flames of the Lee fire, which is now the sixth-largest in Colorado’s history

The Lee Fire prompted evacuation of Rifle Correctional Center's 179 inmates. The fire, sixth-largest in Colorado history, has burned 88,755 acres. No injuries reported during the transfer.