Rocky Mountain Complex Incident Management Team 3
Evening Update – Aug. 15, 2025, 8:56 p.m.
Elk Fire: 14,518 acres | 93% contained
Lee Fire: 133,954 acres | 31% contained
Firefighters made steady progress today on containment efforts across both fires, including work on contingency lines. The Elk Fire resources focused on final containment and support to local units. On the Lee Fire, crews continued to secure areas along Highway 13 and worked across the fire to reinforce lines and address interior heat.
Weather today brought higher humidity, which helped moderate fire activity. Conditions are expected to dry out over the next several days, with the potential for thunderstorms returning next week.
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