Together, five wildfires burning on Colorado’s Western Slope have consumed hundreds of square miles, destroying at least five homes and 19 outbuildings, fire officials said.

All evacuation notices and orders for the Oak Fire were lifted as of Wednesday, according to Pagosa Fire Protection District Chief Robert Bertram. The fire was 75 acres and 47% contained as of

Gov. Jared Polis has issued a verbal disaster declaration, freeing up state and federal resources for the 75-acre Oak Fire burning west of Pagosa Springs. Meanwhile, the Lee Fire has grown to one of the largest in state history.