Several fires are burning across western Colorado, with some at historic sizes and other causing evacuations of Western Slope towns.

A Colorado prison was evacuated as one of the largest wildfires in state history continued to grow, with officials warning residents of remote areas to be ready to leave as gusty winds and low humidity feed the flames.

Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, reports on two massive Colorado wildfires that have triggered the deployment of over 1,000 firefighters. The Lee Fire has consumed 130,000 acres,