About 180 prisoners were being evacuated from Colorado jail, officials announced on Saturday evening Lee fire Continues to pursue the south.
The Colorado Department of Karcasses announced that 179 prisoners were being extracted from the rifle improvement center in Northwest Colorado.
The agency said in a news release, “Inmates were being transferred to other safe facilities outside the fire affected area.
The agency said, “Employees of the Rifle Reform Center have implemented the emergency withdrawal scheme of convenience, ensuring safe transfer of residents and strong coordination with strong coordination between partner agencies.”
Garfield County Sheriff Office 
The CDOC said there was no news of injuries to prisoners or employees.
By Saturday evening, Lee Fire had burnt more than 92,000 acres, causing it to a sixth largest forest fire in Colorado since 2001. According to the National International Fire Center, the fire lies 6%.
As soon as the winds changed on Friday, the fire began to move quickly to the south, inspiring the authorities to issue new withdrawal orders at Rio Blanco and Garfield Counties.
The Rifle Reform Center Rural Garfield County has a minimum security facility located on a 75 -acre site.
