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Colorado Fire Spreads, Destroys Buildings
A wind-driven wildfire in the rugged Colorado foothills is growing quickly, spreading across 3 1/2 square miles and destroying some structures.
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September 5, 2010
A wind-driven wildfire in the rugged Colorado foothills is growing quickly, spreading across 3 1/2 square miles and destroying some structures.
About 200 homes have been evacuated, but no injuries have been reported.
The fire started Monday in Four Mile Canyon northwest of Boulder, and erratic winds gusting to 45 mph spread the flames both to the west and northeast.
At least four roads in the area were closed, and a plume of heavy smoke was visible for miles. The cause was unknown.
Homes and cabins are scattered throughout the area, some in old mining communities and others on isolated lots. Authorities said about 100 buildings were threatened, but they didn't know how many and what type of structures were destroyed.
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