Evacuation status changes as Lee Fire reaches Garfield County

The southern edge of the Lee Fire has reached the Garfield County line, prompting changes to evacuation statuses, according to the Garfield County Sheriff’s Office.

Zone 81 is now under “Go” (red) status, meaning residents should evacuate immediately. Zone 85 is in “Set” (yellow) status, indicating residents should prepare for a short-notice evacuation. Zone 84 remains in “Ready” (green) status, meaning residents should monitor conditions and be prepared to leave.

Zones 81 and 85 are located on top of the Roan Plateau in an industrial landscape and Bureau of Land Management area already under closure, not in residential neighborhoods. Fire managers said strategic planning includes multiple secondary and contingency lines between the fire’s edge and the southern boundary of the Roan Plateau.

Other Garfield County evacuation statuses remain unchanged. Zone 70 and 81 is under “Go” status, while Zones 71, 80 and 85 are in “Set” status. Zones 72, 73 and 84 remain in “Ready” status.

In Garfield County, “Go” means residents should evacuate immediately because there is danger in the area. “Set” means a short-notice evacuation is likely, and residents should prepare for sudden evacuation and leave if they need extra time. “Ready” means a possible evacuation could be ordered, and residents should monitor conditions and pack valuables in case they need to leave.

Residents can check their evacuation status at bit.ly/lee-fire-zones.