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Firefighters in Colorado are battling the fifth largest fire in state history. Take a look
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The Lee Fire has now scorched more than 113,000 acres and it's only 7% contained
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The fire has forced evacuations of residents and a prison over the weekend
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Officials ordered the evacuation of 179 prisoners from Rifle Correctional Center, moving them to a facility 150 miles away out of an abundance of caution
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Officials are warning others in the area to be prepared to evacuate if winds pick up in drought-stricken areas
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So far, no injuries have been reported from the fire. Emergency officials say more than 1,000 firefighters are working to get the fire under control and away from highways and roads
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Fire personnel at the southern end of the blaze are facing challenges due to dry conditions and steep terrain
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Air quality warnings are also in effect for surrounding areas as the Lee Fire burns to the west and the Elk Fire burns to the east
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It's already been a destructive start to the wildfire season in the west
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The Canyon Fire is still burning in Southern California but is now 91 percent contained
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It's destroyed at least seven structures and led to the injuries of three firefighters
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The Gifford Fire, California's largest fire so far this year, is also going strong
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Nearly 120,000 acres have burned as a result, and it's just 33 percent contained as reported by Cal Fire
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For Straight Arrow News, I'm Kaylee Carey
