Rio Blanco County officials lifted some mandatory evacuation and pre-evacuation orders Friday afternoon for the Elk and Lee fires burning near the Western Slope town of Meeker.

Crews continue to make progress on two large wildfires burning in Western Colorado, although fire officials said one continues to be challenging.

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