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.

The 1,700-acre Crosho Fire that began Monday is one of many severe fires burning in the state. Four other fires already have disaster declarations in place, including the Lee Fire, the state's fifth largest on record.

Amid a rough wildfire season, Gov. Jared Polis has declared a disaster emergency for the Crosho Fire in Rio Blanco and Routt