The Lee and Elk fires have spread rapidly, forcing officials to put the entire town of Meeker on "set" status. There are a number of wildfires burning in Colorado, with the Western Slope seeing a majority of fire activity due to severe and extreme drought conditions persisting through most of that part of the state. Read more at: https://www.9news.com/article/news/local/wildfire/colorado-wildfires-2025/73-cb4b9031-bb6f-4644-87c9-f2ed137743d9 More local videos here: https://youtube.com/@9news Subscribe to NEXT: https://youtube.com/@Nexton9NEWS Stay connected: 9NEWS Website: https://www.9news.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ilike9news X: https://twitter.com/9NEWS Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/9newsdenver/ Download the 9NEWS App: https://www.9news.com/appredirect/ Sign up for the 9NEWSLETTER: https://www.9news.com/email 9NEWS (KUSA) is located in Denver, Colorado.