Fire is driven by heat, bone dry conditions, and erratic winds.. Still no official word on how many homes were last night as fire fighters in Colorado become overwhelmed by the blaze.. Winds were at 65 MPH, and the Colorado Springs Waldo Canyon Fire took a turn for the cataclysmic. Evacuees who were already evacuated were forced to leave again as the fire approached places many thought would stay safe..
A Boulder blaze has ignited ferociously, too..
Firefighters are battling about a dozen blazes in Colorado alone. The historic fire season is claiming homes while the progression of heat and wind continue. According to officials, no one was prepared for 65 winds last night.. the horrific fires continue to ravage lives and homes...
Gov. John Hickenlooper surveyed the Waldo Canyon Fire, telling reporters it was a difficult sight to see."There were people's home's burned to the ground. It was surreal," he said late Tuesday night. "There's no question, it's serious. It's as serious as it gets."The 6,200-acre fire remained only 5% contained. Officials labeled it as exhibiting "extreme fire behavior."
Developing story.. still developing fires..
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