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Colorado wildfire now 70 percent contained
May 28, 2010 10:13 AM
A wildfire burning in a canyon in southwestern Colorado is 70 percent contained despite increased fire danger due to warmer, windier weather. The fire has burned nearly 4 square miles, or about 2,600 acres, in San Miguel Canyon near Norwood. The fire is burning mainly on federal land in... more » -
Crews gain upper hand on Colorado wildfire
May 27, 2010 8:46 AM
Crews continue to make progress on a wildfire in southwestern Colorado despite drier, warmer weather and higher winds. The fire burning on nearly 4 square miles, or about 2,600 acres, was 60 percent contained Wednesday evening. Earlier estimates said the fire was larger, but officials revised that based on... more » -
San Miguel Fire now 40 percent contained
May 26, 2010 12:27 PM
Crews fighting a wildfire in southwestern Colorado are dealing with forecasts for drier, warmer weather and higher winds. The fire burning on nearly 4 square miles, or 2,525 acres, was about 40 percent contained Wednesday morning. Earlier estimates said the fire was larger, but fire officials revised that based... more » -
5 miles of wilderness charred, fire line grows
May 26, 2010 8:34 AM
A wildfire burning in southwest Colorado's San Miguel Canyon is about 25 percent contained. Fire information officer Chris Barth said helicopters hit hot spots while crews worked on the perimeter. He says crews have taken advantage of limited fire activity. The fire was burning on an estimated nearly... more »
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