Colorado Fires

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I just found out this morning about the two fires in Colorado today. One in Black Forest, and the other at one of my favorite places there- the Royal Gorge Bridge and Park. This is so sad. :( Just about everything at the Royal Gorge Park was destroyed. Thankfully the animals are okay, and the bridge and toll booth are (for the most part).

Here are a couple of articles from the Denver Post about the Royal Gorge:
www.denverpost.com/breakingnew…

www.denverpost.com/breakingnew…


Here are some updates about the fires from KRDO (a Colorado t.v. station):

"Black Forest Fire is now 30% contained and reached 15,500 acres.
2 were killed and 473 homes were destroyed as a result of the fire. Investigators believe the 2 people who died were trying to evacuate. The Black Forest fire is the most destructive fire in Colorado history. Last year, the Waldo Canyon destroyed 346 homes.


Here are some important phone numbers...
*** Black Forest Fire information line: Call 719-444-8300 ***
*** Black Forest Fire investigation tip line: 719-444-8393 ***

All mandatory evacuations inside Colorado Springs city limits were lifted Friday afternoon. Those areas are now under a voluntary evacuation.

Here is a map of the areas that are still under evacuation.

maps.google.com/maps/ms?msa=0&…


Royal Gorge Fire is now 65% contained and 3,162 acres. The Royal Gorge Bridge is still intact, but 48 of the 52 structures at the Royal Gorge Bridge and Park were destroyed. No homes were damaged by the fire. Today, firefighters will focus on strengthening the fire line on the southwest side of the fire. If you lost power during the fire, please visit www.fremontco.com/"


Colorado is my favorite state that I've lived in and visited. So this really broke my heart when I found out about it.
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