June 13, 2013
UPDATE: 2 confirmed dead in Black Forest fire; 360 homes destroyed At least two people have been killed so far in the Black Forest fire, El Paso County Sheriff Terry Maketa said Thursday.
Two bodies have been recovered from the fire zone so far. One...

UPDATE: 2 confirmed dead in Black Forest fire; 360 homes destroyed

At least two people have been killed so far in the Black Forest fire, El Paso County Sheriff Terry Maketa said Thursday.

Two bodies have been recovered from the fire zone so far. One of the victims had told others by phone that he was trying to leave the area, Maketa said. An investigation is underway

Authorities did offer some hopeful news: The fire is now at 5 percent containment.

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(Photo: The Denver Post)

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    this makes me really sad :( they were in their car in their garage, presumably about to leave.
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    In case you haven’t heard, my state is on fire AGAIN. Please pray for quick containment. All of the firefighters,...
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