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416 Fire now 45 percent contained
(Again, they were anticipating full containment by June 30...)

"“Even though we have a decrease in smoke from the fire itself, that smoke can still settle down into the valleys once those temperatures cool,” Vonk said.

A total of 459 personnel are working on the 416 Fire. Five helicopters continue to be available for bucket drops, though some resources are being released from the fire to be re-mobilized to higher priority fires in the region. Currently, 10 wildfires are burning throughout Colorado.

The Burro Fire, two miles west of the 416 Fire, is currently at 4,578 acres and is 40 percent contained. Though the two fires are close in proximity, there is practically zero chance of the fires merging, Vonk said.

“They look close when you’re putting those two fires on a map, but that’s as the crow flies,” Vonk said. “You also have to account for that fire traveling up and down both sides of a ridge and some of those ridges are over 10,000 feet in elevation.”"
 

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Evacuations Underway Following Target Shooting-Sparked Lake Christine Fire

"EAGLE COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4) – Firefighters rushed to yet another fire which ignited in Colorado. The Lake Christine Fire is burning west of the Basalt gun range in Eagle County."

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"The fire has scorched 50-60 acres and is not contained. Approximately 80 home are threatened."

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"Officials say the fire was caused by people shooting tracer rounds. The suspects are known and have been issued a summons “in lieu of arrest by the Eagle County Sheriff’s Department,” a news release stated."

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2 people shooting tracer rounds accused of starting Lake Christine Fire

"DENVER -- A wildfire that's burned 2,400 acres and forced hundreds to evacuate in Basalt is blamed on two people shooting tracer rounds at a gun range Tuesday.

Sixteen first responder agencies were on scene Wednesday trying to contain the Lake Christine Fire. It has forced the evacuation of at least 500 homes. No homes have been lost and no injuries have been reported.

It all began, according to the Eagle County sheriffs office with what is called a tracer round. “It’s a bullet that has an incendiary product in the base." Mike Jones, of Bass Pro Shops in Denver explained."

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"The two people accused of starting the fire face 4th degree arson charges."

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‘Tracer rounds’ at shooting range near Basalt ignite Lake Christine Fire

"More than 80 firefighters along with two helicopters and a slurry plane attacked a wildfire that was started Tuesday evening by two people who were firing tracer rounds at a shooting range northwest of Basalt."

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"Thompson said by late Tuesday evening two 20-person hand crews were on the scene along with two federal wildland fire engines and every fire district in the valley sent personnel. He estimated there were 80 firefighters working the scene into the evening."

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2 arrested for arson after allegedly starting Basalt fire with tracer round

"As of Wednesday, the Lake Christine Fire was estimated at 2,377 acres and wasn't contained; 500 homes have been evacuated due to the fire."
 
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PHOTOS: Spring Creek fire, 416 fire, High Chateau fire and Weston Pass fire scorch Colorado
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Colorado wildfires update: The latest from the Spring Creek fire, 416 fire, High Chateau fire and other blazes in Colorado
Prolonged hot, dry weather is fueling wildfires statewide

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High Chateau fire at 75 percent containment, but dozens still evacuated on the holiday

"But as Rocky Mountain Type I Incident Commander Todd Pechota warns, the community isn’t free from danger yet. Depending on the weather, residents should be ready to pick up and leave again at a moment’s notice."

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People return home as the High Chateau Fire in Teller County becomes more contained
 

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'Everybody Has To Be Proactive': Residents Watch Lake Christine Fire Grow

"EAGLE COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4) – The Basalt Fire chief said it’d been decades since the wind blew from East to West in the afternoon, but those were the conditions when the Lake Christine Fire began on Tuesday."

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"Five hundred homes have been evacuated, and 150 firefighters are fighting on the ground, even more with helicopters and air tankers in the sky. So far, no structures have been lost."
 
Lake Christine Fire grows to about 2,800 acres, New evacuations ordered late Wednesday


"Eagle County Sheriff
@EagleCountySO
#LakeChristineFire
Due to extreme fire conditions and erratic winds, areas being evacuated are rapidly changing. If you feel unsafe, please evacuate immediately; do not wait to be told to evacuate. We are working to verify details and will update ASAP with crew updates

11:35 PM - Jul 4, 2018 · Eagle, CO"

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"Twenty-four hours after it started the, Lake Christine Fire began had raced across about 2,800 acres according to what firefighters on the scene told FOX31. It was 0% contained and 500 homes were under mandatory evacuation orders. No homes had been lost and no injuries were reported."

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"CRFPD said the fire was caused by people shooting tracer rounds, which illuminate a bullet's path after being shot. Tracer rounds are prohibited during Stage 2 fire restrictions, which are currently in place in Eagle County.

"The suspects have been issued a summons in lieu of arrest by the Eagle County Sheriff's Department," the agency said."
 
Spring Fire grows to 95,700 acres, nearly 1,000 firefighters on scene

"COSTILLA COUNTY, Colo. -- The Spring Fire burning in southern Colorado continued to explode in size as acreage reached 95,739 as of Wednesday evening, according to fire officials.

This makes it the third largest wildfire in state history after the Hayman Fire in 2002 and the West Fork Fire complex (technically three separate fires that merged) in 2013."
 
Why isn't the Colorado supertanker helping fight the fires burning across the state?

"Paperwork may be the issue, as Colorado Division of Fire Protection (CDFP) officials told Denver7 on Wednesday. The next step for the Global Supertanker is getting approvals to fly to affected areas."

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Firefighters Rush To Put Out Grass Fire Caused By Fireworks
Firefighters in Elizabeth had a close call on the Fourth of July that they say proves just how dangerous fireworks are with the dry conditions.
Firefighters Rush To Put Out Grass Fire Caused By Fireworks
 
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416 Fire

Location: La Plata County, southwest Colorado

Acreage: 54,128

Containment: 45%

Adobe Fire

Location: Custer County, 5 miles west of Wetmore

Acreage: 85

Containment: 0%

Burro Fire

Location: Montezuma County, southwest Colorado

Acreage: 4,545

Containment: 40%

Chedsey Fire:

Location: Jackson County, northeast of Steamboat Springs

Acreage: 30

Containment: 40%

High Chateau Fire

Location: Western Teller County, west of Colorado Springs

Acreage: 1,432

Containment: 75%

Lake Christine Fire

Location: Eagle County, 1 mile north of Basalt

Acreage: 2,800

Containment: 0%

Spring Fire

Location: Costilla and Huerfano Counties, southern Colorado

Acreage: 103,357

Containment: 5%

Sugarloaf Fire

Location: Southeastern Grand County

Acreage: 1,245

Containment: 1%

Weston Pass Fire

Location: Western Park County, central Colorado

Acreage: 10,727

Containment: 15%

Contained fires
Golf Course Fire

Location: Northeastern Grand County near Grand Lake

Acreage: 20

Containment: 100%

Stonemoor Fire

Location: Pueblo, just west of city limits

Acreage: 217

Containment: 100%

Map and List: Wildfires burning in Colorado
 
Spring Fire Grows In Southern Colorado
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Colorado wildfires: Spring Fire surpasses 100k acres; Lake Christine Fire destroys homes

"Firefighters also still have their hands full with the Spring Fire in southern Colorado, which has grown so large it is now the third-biggest wildfire the state has ever seen. Officials said Thursday morning that the fire had grown to more than 100,000 acres."

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"Spring Fire
Location: 5 miles E of Ft. Garland
Size: 103,357
Containment: 5 percent

The Spring Fire east of Fort Garland has forced the evacuation of more than 2,000 homes since last Wednesday. Officials said 132 homes have been destroyed so far during a community meeting in La Veta. More than 1,000 personnel are currently working on the blaze."

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"Lake Christine Fire
Location: Near Basalt
Size: 4,900 acres
Containment: 0 percent"

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The Spring Fire has been one of the most explosive fires
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Spring Fire grows to 103,357 acres

"Firefighting efforts
A total of 1,484 firefighters are working on the fire, including 545 on the North Spring Fire and 939 on the South Spring Fire."
 
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margarita25 said:
Eyes are burning and woke up coughing. Definitely hazy skies.
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I biked to downtown Denver to watch the Elitch amusement park fireworks last night by the South Platte River. Their finale started lots of small fires all around the launch area by the river and they had to call in fire trucks to help put them out. Dry times indeed in Colorado.
 
Fast-spreading California blaze, one of dozens, prompts evacuations (with video)

"(Reuters) - Santa Barbara County officials declared a local emergency early on Saturday as a fast-moving wildfire driven by strong winds and high temperatures tore through homes and forced 3,200 residents to evacuate....'

Thousands evacuated ahead of fast-moving California wildfire
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Poor Santa Barbara County. The wildfire is completely uncontrollable.
 
416 wildfire cause under investigation as Durango questions whether Silverton train is to blame

'“There has been a lot of controversy and rumors about whether the train started the fire,” said Theresa Blake Grave, spokeswoman for the Durango Chamber of Commerce.'

'“This fire was a freak accident in a drought. I can’t tell you if the train started it or not because that’s not what you do when you have insurance,” said Al Harper, who along with his wife Carol has owned the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad for 20 years, and recently consulted with his insurer’s adjusters and attorneys.'

"Fleming said the fire started 20 feet from the tracks moments after the train passed by, noting that there were no nearby campers and there hadn’t been a storm in three weeks."
 
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416 wildfire cause under investigation as Durango questions whether Silverton train is to blame

'“There has been a lot of controversy and rumors about whether the train started the fire,” said Theresa Blake Grave, spokeswoman for the Durango Chamber of Commerce.'

'“This fire was a freak accident in a drought. I can’t tell you if the train started it or not because that’s not what you do when you have insurance,” said Al Harper, who along with his wife Carol has owned the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad for 20 years, and recently consulted with his insurer’s adjusters and attorneys.'

"Fleming said the fire started 20 feet from the tracks moments after the train passed by, noting that there were no nearby campers and there hadn’t been a storm in three weeks."
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Harper acknowledges the fire started 20 feet from the tracks, but he says the train may not have caused the fire. The 416 fire could have been started by a camper, a dropped cigarette or a piece of glass magnified by the sun, he said.
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o_O OMG, talk about total denial. A piece of glass magnified by the sun? That is the most ridiculous thing I have ever heard. Personally I think he should be able to run his trains again. But only after he accepts responsibility for the fire.
 
Colorado wildfire update: Rains bring mudslides to 416 fire area; drier air expected Wednesday.

416 FIRE:
"The fire, which started on June 1 about 13 miles north of Durango, has burned more than 54,000 acres and was 50 percent contained Tuesday night."

"The highways (US 550, US 160) were shut down when heavy rains from thunderstorms swept through the area between 5 and 6 p.m., the weather service said. Areas that were flooding included Rockwood, Hermosa and Trimble."

SPRING CREEK FIRE:
"The fire, the third largest in Colorado history, has burned more than 108,000 acres and was 91 percent contained Tuesday night."

"Moisture from the showers and storms will likely be limited, while lightning and strong winds are possible. Starting Friday, moisture should increase and flash floods and mudslides will be possible in burn areas."

LAKE CHRISTINE FIRE:
"The fire, which started on July 3 and was human caused, has burned more than 6,800 acres and was 59 percent contained Tuesday night."

"A drying trend is expected to start Wednesday, with lower humidity and occasional erratic winds through the end of the week."
 
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