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Winds Push Fire Near Last Chance Over 38,400 Acres

By: KKTV Email
Updated: Mon 10:01 PM, Jun 25, 2012
Fire near Last Chance (Photo Courtesy: Roscoe Lee)

Fire near Last Chance (Photo Courtesy: Roscoe Lee)

A fire that began Monday afternoon near Last Chance has destroyed several homes and evacuated others.

Last Chance is located on the plains east of Denver. Woodrow, which is north of Last Chance, was evacuated.

The so-called "Last Chance Fire" was fanned by winds and quickly grew to consume 38,400 acres. It is estimated to be 50 percent contained.

The fire has destroyed 9 structures, including 2 homes.

CO 71 is closed between Limon and Brush and US 36 is closed between Last Chance and Byers.


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