Another disaster emergency has been declared in western Colorado due to wildfires burning across the western half of the state.Late Monday night, Gov. Jared Polis verbally declared a disaster emergency to support efforts to bring the LeRoux Fire in Delta County under control.

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

Gov. Jared Polis declared a disaster emergency for the Elk Creek Fire, while evacuations have been ordered in some areas near the fire.