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Colorado Wildfires Grow Even More, 346 Homes Destoryed And Counting

Submitted by News Desk 2 on Thu, 06/28/2012 - 19:46

Colorado Springs, CO -

Wildland fires continue to burn in Colorado as half of all of the nation's fire fighting resourses are now in Colorado attempting to at least stop the destruction of more homes and businesses.

Fire officials have confirmed the Waldo Canyon fire has destroyed at least 346 homes and more are likely to be burned to their foundation and the fire continues with only about 10% containment as of Thursday afternoon.

Wildfires Continue To Ravage Colorado, Federal Wildland Firefighters Take Over

Submitted by News Desk 2 on Wed, 03/28/2012 - 14:09

Denver, CO -

Wildfires burning south of the Denver metro area have taken their toll killing an elderly couple and burning 28 homes. Federal wildland firefighter have taken over the lead efforts to contain the fire and extinguish it before it burns more than the 4,500 acres it has already consumed. Additionally, rescue crews consisting of 32 members and six dogs, are frantically looking for a woman reported missing by her husband, thought to be in the fire zone.