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Meeker residents prepare to evacuate as Lee Fire reaches 58,000 acres

KDNK | By Lily Jones
Published August 7, 2025 at 2:38 PM MDT
The southwest sky in downtown Meeker glows orange from the blaze.
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The southwest sky in downtown Meeker glows orange from the blaze.

Evacuation Shelters

Shelter: Moffat County High School, 900 Finley Ln, Craig
Shelter: Rangley LDS Church, 125 Eagle Crest St, Rangely

Livestock Shelter: Rio Blanco County Fairgrounds, 700 Sulphur Creek Rd, Meeker

Evacuation Center: Fairfield Center, 200 Main St, Meeker

Live updates can be found here.
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Lily Jones
Lily Jones is a recent graduate of Mississippi State University, with a Bachelor’s degree in Communications and a concentration in Broadcasting and Digital Journalism. At WMSV, MSU's college radio station, Jones served as the Public Affairs and Social Media Coordinator. When she's not travelling she hosts the news on Monday and Wednesday and is a news reporter for KDNK.
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