Boulder Fire: Wildfires Threaten Homes In Colorado

Boulder Fire: Wildfires Threaten Homes In Colorado

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Firefighters in Boulder, Colo. spent the night battling wildfires that continue to blaze thanks to high winds in the area. The Associated Press' story can be found here and will automatically update with their details on the situation.

The Denver Post features this update today, as well as a map of the areas affected by the damage:

BOULDER -- Flames driven by powerful, shifting winds destroyed two homes near Niwot Wednesday and prompted evacuation warnings for 11,250 Boulder County homes, then took an ominous turn toward Boulder.

Although winds lessened slightly late Wednesday, the fire remained uncontained and residents were told they couldn't return home until morning at the earliest.

The Boulder fire has already burned 100 acres, LaLate.com reports.

Live helicopter footage of the wildfires can be found at the streaming video website of a local Fox affiliate.

A Flickr group has been started and will feature routine updates with first-hand images from the fire. User artofthepresent is responsible for the photo below.

Twitter also features first-hand reporting of the Boulder fire.

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