Elk and Lee Fires

Elk and Lee Fires · Comenzó el 5 ago 2025, 5:38 p.m.

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5 ago 2025, 5:38 p.m.detectado

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The Elk fire was discovered on Saturday, August 2nd as a lightning strike on private land in the Oak Ridge area. Drought with severe and extreme weather conditions along with two days of red flag warning caused heightened fire activity. Residences were evacuated from the area. As weather conditions changed and remained favorable for the Elk Fire, crews were able to gain substantial line around the Elk Fire

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Rio Blanco County: https://rioblancoalerts.genasys.com/portal/en

Actualizaciones

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17 ago 2025, 4:15 a.m.
Wildfire contained: Elk RBX Fire
This wildfire has been reported as contained or controlled.
The Elk fire was discovered on Saturday, August 2nd as a lightning strike on private land in the Oak Ridge area. Drought with severe and extreme weather conditions along with two days of red flag warning caused heightened fire activity. Residences were evacuated from the area. As weather conditions changed and remained favorable for the Elk Fire, crews were able to gain substantial line around the Elk Fire
For latest on evacuation notices and to sign up for reverse 911
Rio Blanco County: https://rioblancoalerts.genasys.com/portal/en
10 ago 2025, 7:15 p.m.
Update for wildfire: Elk RBX Fire
Updated information for this wildfire:
The Elk fire was discovered on Saturday, August 2nd as a lightning strike on private land in the Oak Ridge area. Drought with severe and extreme weather conditions along with two days of red flag warning caused heightened fire activity. Residences were evacuated from the area. As weather conditions changed and remained favorable for the Elk Fire, crews were able to gain substantial line around the Elk Fire
For latest on evacuation notices and to sign up for reverse 911
Rio Blanco County: https://rioblancoalerts.genasys.com/portal/en
Severity: critical
6 ago 2025, 4:15 a.m.
Update for wildfire: Elk Fire
Updated information for this wildfire:
Lightning storm went through a few days prior to the start of the Elk and Lee Fires. The Elk fire was discovered on Saturday, August 2nd as a lightning strike on private land in the Oak Ridge area. Drought with severe and extreme weather conditions along with two days of red flag warning caused heightened fire activity.
Severity: critical

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