COLORADO SPRINGS (Reuters) - A monster Colorado wildfire raging near some of the most visited tourist areas in the state took a turn for the worse on Tuesday as hot winds pushed flames north, prompting the evacuation of 7,000 more people, officials said.
Colorado Wildfire Worsens, Forcing 7,000 More From Homes
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Tue, 06/26/2012 - 5:34pm
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