Colorado Wildfires Update June 14, 2013

Royal Gorge Fire photo
courtesy USFS

   The most devastating fire in the country right now is the Black Forest Fire, which started in the northeast section of the Colorado Springs City limits.

   The cause has still not been determined, but it has burned 15,702 acres and nearly 400 homes, leaving at least 2 people dead so far.

   At last report it was still only 5% contained.

      The Royal Gorge Fire is in Fremont County and has burned 3216 acres at last report. It is now 40% contained.