Black Forest Fire : UPDATE

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Last week we reported on the new worst wildfire in Colorado history - the Black Forest Fire of 2013.

It surpasses the Waldo Canyon Fire of 2012.

As of June 17, 2013 here's an update on the Black Forest Fire...

• 75% contained
• 14,280 acres burned (22 sq mi)
• 457 firefighters involved
• 483 homes destroyed
• 2 people dead
• 38,000 people evacuated from 13,000 homes across 147 sq miles

Obviously the best news is that Wildland Firefighters have brought this blaze to 75% containment.

Credit: Helen Richardson/Denver Post

Credit: Helen Richardson/Denver Post

Credit: Helen Richardson/Denver Post

Credit: Helen Richardson/Denver Post

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Credit: Helen Richardson/Denver Post

Black Forest Fire

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Last year at this time we were talking about the worst wildfire in Colorado history.

The Waldo Canyon Fire burned for 17 days.  Here's what happened...

• 18,247 acres burned (29 sq mi)
• 32,000 residents were evacuated
• 346 homes were destroyed
• 2 people were killed
• $353 million in insurance claims were filed

This year its the Black Forest Fire, burning out of control.  In just 2 days...

• 15,000 acres have burned (23 sq mi)
• 38,000 residents are evacuated
• 360 homes have been destroyed

Black Forest 2013 will certainly pass Waldo Canyon 2012 to become the new "worst wildfire in Colorado history."

We are grateful to the Wildland Firefighters and Hot Shots battling this blaze.  We hope for full containment, soon!

Here are photos of the Black Forest Fire

Credit: Brennan Linsley/AP

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Credit: Helen Richardson/Denver Post via Getty 

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