Colorado prison evacuated as wildfire grows into one of largest in state history

A major wildfire, the Lee Fire, has prompted the evacuation of a Colorado prison and nearby mountain communities as it spreads across over 167 square miles with only 6% containment, fueled by high winds and low humidity. Meanwhile, in Southern California, the Canyon Fire is 62% contained after damaging structures and injuring firefighters, while the Gifford Fire continues to burn at 21% containment.

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