Large blaze erupts in N. Colorado amid record high temperatures
A Colorado wildfire forced hundreds of evacuations on Saturday afternoon west of Fort Collins.
- The fire started accidentally on Friday afternoon amid record high temperatures and high winds, consuming about 1,000 acres in less than 24 hours.
- The blaze erupted in a residential community near Lory State Park, close to the area where massive wildfires destroyed hundreds of homes in 2012.
- The authorities sent up to 900 evacuation notices on Friday, however, the blaze was 45% contained by late Saturday, and the evacuees were told they could return home.
- The residents were warned they may have to evacuate again.
Red Flag Warnings were in effect for most of New Mexico, and W Texas and SE Colorado. Source: NWS
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