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The Colorado Department of Corrections (CDOC) has successfully completed the safe return of all incarcerated individuals to the Rifle Correctional Center (RCC) after the threat from the Lee Fire subsided. The return operation concluded at approximately 4:00 p.m. on Friday, August 29, 2025. All offenders were accounted for, and normal operations at the facility have resumed. No injuries were…
The Colorado Department of Corrections (CDOC) has safely and swiftly completed the evacuation of all 179 incarcerated individuals assigned to Rifle Correctional Center. This measure was taken out of an abundance of caution in response to the Lee Fire in Rio Blanco County. At this time, there are no reports of injuries to staff or incarcerated individuals.
The Colorado Department of Corrections (CDOC) has begun evacuating 179 individuals in custody from Rifle Correctional Center (RCC) in response to the rapidly evolving Lee Fire in Rio Blanco County. At this time, there are no reports of injuries to staff or incarcerated individuals.