Fire rages, Colo. town braces for long evacuation

Monday, June 24th, 2013 Property

A colossal wildfire raging near popular tourist areas of the southwestern Colorado mountains more than doubled in size over the weekend, driven by winds and fueled by dead trees in drought-stricken forest, authorities said Sunday. The weather has prevented fire crews from making progress against the blaze, which Sunday night was estimated at 114 square miles. No structures have been lost in the fire, and no injuries have been reported.

---

http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2013/06/23/crews-work-colorado-fire/2449909/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed: UsatodaycomNation-TopStories (News - Nation - Top Stories29

---