Four wildfires burning in western Colorado have consumed more than 250 square miles, threatened hundreds of homes and forced evacuations, fire officials said.

The article details the ongoing wildfires in Colorado, particularly the Lee and Elk Fires, and their effects on local communities and firefighting efforts.

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) - The Colorado Springs Fire Department is responding to a fire on the west side of Colorado Springs. On Tuesday at 2:35 p.m., crews said they were on scene of a structure fire on Hagerman St., east of Red Rocks Open Space. Crews said fire was coming from the first floor of the home.

The Elk Fire is now fully contained as crews continue to make progress on the much larger Lee Fire, which has burned 137,465 acres and is 42% contained as of Sunday. The Lee Fire

Two homes in Superior, CO, caught fire last night, prompting a quick response from firefighters; no injuries were reported.

A Boulder County man has been served with a felony summons for fourth-degree arson after a pool house burned on his property.

The Colorado Springs Fire Department (CSFD) says crews are working an active structure fire in the 2600 block of

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) - A new Colorado Springs Fire Station will open in September! The new station, Station 24, will be located near Interquest Parkway and Powers Boulevard. The Colorado Springs Fire Department said the new station is set to open before the end of September.

An upcoming show, Embers, Petals and Stars, is a three-part dance production with the first act rooted in the devastation and recovery following the Marshall Fire.

Colorado Springs Fire Department is reporting that they are on scene of an active electric vehicle fire in the 3100