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

Gov. Jared Polis declared a disaster emergency on Thursday as wildfires are continuing to burn more than 185,000 acres along the Western Slope.

Pano AI, a San Francisco company installing dozens of the cameras, has been busy this summer working to expand coverage from the Front Range to Routt County.

Wildfires across the western United States and including here in western Colorado, have been a growing concern this season. These fires, fueled by hot and dry conditions, are the cause. While smoke and fire weather can often be forecasted into our communities here,

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

In total, 24 fires are raging across the state. The ongoing Lee Fire is already the state's fifth-largest in terms of acreage.

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.

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