The containment the Lee fire burning near Meeker dropped Monday as strong winds pushed the flames to consume thousands more acres, according to fire officials.

The Crosho Fire west of Yampa has spread to about 300 acres since Monday evening, according to Routt County Emergency Operations Director David DeMorat. Pre-evacuation orders have been issued for residents bordered by Routt

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