Colorado Wildfire Forces Evacuations and Continues to Grow
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A wildfire fanned by high winds has grown to at least 1,205 acres west of Colorado Springs, forcing dozens to evacuate. The fire started south of Lake George in Park County on Thursday morning before spreading to Teller County. High winds with gusts up to 50 mph are expected through Friday evening, and the Colorado Department of Health and Environment issued an air quality alert for parts of Park and Teller counties. Firefighters with Park and Teller counties, alongside the U.S. Forest Service, are working to protect buildings in the area.
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