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Colorado Wildfires Have Become A Killer, Fire Possibly Started By Arsonist

Submitted by News Desk 2 on Fri, 06/29/2012 - 16:53

Colorado Springs, CO -

The Waldo Canyon Fire has become a killer as emergency crews found the remains of at least one human, possibly more in one of the burned areas of the fire as it encroaches on densly populated Colorado Springs.

As many as 32,000 people have been evactuated, though some have since been allowed to return. Fire officials say they have about 15% of the fire contained and expect full containment by July 16.

Using a more accurate mapping system, fire officials say the fire has conumed 16,750 acres, which is less than what was believed yesterday.

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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.

NASA's Aqua Satellite Takes Stunning Picture Of Fires In Colorado As It Grows

Submitted by News Desk 2 on Mon, 06/11/2012 - 14:23

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High Park Fire, Colorado

NASA's Aqua satellite passed over the High Park Fire in Colorado on June 10, 2012 at 2030 UTC (4:30 p.m. EDT) and captured this visible image of the thick pall of smoke blowing east, just north of Fort Collins. The fire has grown to more than 60 square miles in just two days.

Wildfires In Colorado, New Mexico Grow Forcing Hundreds To Evacuate; 60 Sqaure Miles Scorched

Submitted by News Desk 2 on Sun, 06/10/2012 - 17:27

The wildfires burning in Colorado and New Mexico continue to burn forcing hundreds to evacuate. The main fire burning in Colorado has grown to over 22 square miles while the fire in New Mexico has reached 40 square miles and destroyed at least 20 structures and is growing closer to residential homes.

Fire officials in New Mexico report the fire there is not contained and expected to spread since they have not been able to build containment lines yet.

Wildfire Breaks Out in Volusia County, Threatens 6 Homes in DeLeon Springs

Submitted by News Desk 2 on Tue, 10/04/2011 - 14:59

Deland, Fla. -

A 30 acre wildfire has broken out in DeLeon Springs, which is in Volusia County. Fire crews from Volusia County have responded and are working the fire now but have not yet contained it.

The six homes in danger are off Winning Woods Trail. So far, officials have not ordered evacuations but have warned residents in danger to take precautions and be prepared to leave in a hurry.