Colorado's 403 Fire Continues to Ravage Communities and Homes.

A wind-whipped wildfire in Colorado has spread across more than 1,286 acres, forcing evacuations of at least 100 homes and putting others on notice. The fire, dubbed "the 403 fire," is being classified as "human-caused." Firefighters have worked tirelessly to contain the fire, despite wind gusts up to 50 mph. The Colorado Department of Public Health and the Environment issued an air quality alert, warning of smoke from the fire and advising residents of Park and Teller counties to stay indoors if smoke becomes thick. Multiple fire agencies are working on the fire, including the Lake George Fire Protection District, Hartsel Fire Protection District, Florissant Fire Protection District, Cripple Creek Fire Department and Divide Fire Protection District.
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