Another disaster emergency has been declared in western Colorado due to wildfires burning across the western half of the state.

Governor Jared Polis verbally declared a disaster emergency on August 3 for the Elk Creek Fire in Rio Blanco County. The governor’s office says that the Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office requested assistance and support from the State.

Two new wildfires are burning Sunday on Colorado’s Western Slope, prompting evacuation orders and disaster declarations.