Winds Fuel Wildfire To 5,000+ Acres, Denver Fire Crews Help

CRAIG, Colo. (CBS4) — Firefighters from Denver have joined the more than 200 firefighters battling a wildfire on Colorado’s Western Slope that has forced some evacuations.
(credit: Rio Blanco County)
The Dead Dog Fire is located 10 miles north of Rangely and it has burned more than 5,000 acres. It grew on Monday amid strong winds that were recorded at speeds of higher than 70 mph at times.
(credit: Rio Blanco County Sheriff)
“We’re there. We’re actively fighting it.