Black Forest Fire rages on: Over 94,000 acres evacuated, 360 homes destroyed
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At a press conference this morning, El Paso County Sheriff Maketa updated the community on the status of the horrific Black Forest Fire. The evacuation area now encompasses 94,000 acres, and 360 homes have already been destroyed, making this the most destructive wildfire in Colorado’s history:
http://twitter.com/#!/AdamAtchison/status/345197386433441794
Those numbers are expected to grow.
http://twitter.com/#!/EPCSheriff/status/345196985944510464
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http://twitter.com/#!/EPCSheriff/status/345202976161415168
http://twitter.com/#!/ryanmhandy/status/345203016992960513
Homes that had been spared have been consumed by the flames:
http://twitter.com/#!/SunflowerSpruce/status/345203263685160960
There is reportedly little to no containment:
http://twitter.com/#!/DenverChannel/status/345197727296135168
And the winds are a critical factor in the fire’s development.
http://twitter.com/#!/KellySommariva/status/345197318468939778
http://twitter.com/#!/jsteffendp/status/345202730836557824
There’s a strong military presence in the community:
http://twitter.com/#!/michellemalkin/status/345198879890882561
http://twitter.com/#!/michellemalkin/status/345199334872215552
A bit of good news amidst the ashes:
http://twitter.com/#!/EPCSheriff/status/345201754025127936
And an encouraging display of community goodwill:
http://twitter.com/#!/michellemalkin/status/345199780877713408
The sheriff will hold another briefing later this afternoon:
http://twitter.com/#!/EPCSheriff/status/345204128449953792
Our thoughts and prayers are with all those affected.
http://twitter.com/#!/RoodeSusan/status/345203338486362112
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Previous coverage:
Devastation continues: #BlackForestFire and #RoyalGorgeFire updates
