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Sunday, September 12, 2010

BOULDER, Co. - Forest Fires about 50% contained

The Forest Fires that swept through Boulder, Co. six days ago are still continuing to blaze through Four Mile Canyon, but firefighters have been making progress. A September 10th news article published in the New York Times said that the fire is now "50% contained... and about 2,000 people were returned to their homes on Friday". The fire, which is still being investigated for known causes, turned into a massive inferno after strong winds swept through the area. Hundreds of homes and businesses were destroyed leaving people stranded throughout the area. However, things are beginning to look a bit more hopeful for the people of Boulder as firefighters continue to do all they can to contain the fire and place the evacuated back home.




http://www.nytimes.com/2010/09/11/us/11brfs-FIREEVACUEES_BRF.html?_r=1&scp=5&sq=Boulder%20CO%20fire%20september%2010&st=cse

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