Wildfire Burning Near Meeker Grows In Size

MEEKER, Colo. (CBS4)– Crews are hoping to make progress on the Hunter Fire burning near Meeker in Rio Blanco County.
Hunter Fire (credit: Albert Linch/BLM)
The Hunter Fire has burned more than 990 acres in the Piceance Basin about 20 miles southwest of Meeker. It was 30 percent contained Monday afternoon.Hunter Fire (credit: Rio Blanco County)
Officials say lightning caused the fire. More than 60 firefighters are battling the blaze.Hunter Fire (credit: Albert Linch/BLM)
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