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PHOTOS: How The Cameron Peak Fire Has Progressed Over 30 Days
About 1,200 have been assigned to fight the fires — an increase of about 300 from this point last week.
Estimate: Cameron Peak Fire Won’t Be Fully Contained Until Halloween
Recent snowfall has prevented the Cameron Peak Fire from growing but there's still a long way to go in fighting the flames.
Cameron Peak Fire Now Colorado’s 4th Worst Fire Ever at 89,312 Acres
The flames grew about 30,000 acres from Monday (Sept. 7) morning to the evening. The latest official estimate puts the flames at 89,312 acres.
Cameron Peak Fire Now Burning At Nearly 60,000 Acres
The Cameron Peak Fire has officially doubled in size over the Labor Day weekend.
Daily Progression of the 2020 Cameron Peak Fire
Crews from 35 states have pitched in to fight the fire.
Firefighters From These 35 States Are Fighting Cameron Peak Fire
As wildfires are burning throughout Colorado, firefighters from around the country have pitched in a helping hand.
By The Numbers: How the 2020 Cameron Peak Fire Has Grown
Hazy skies have dominated Northern Colorado since the Cameron Peak Fire about 60 miles west of Fort Collins began burning.
Another Wildfire Burning Near Fort Collins, Forcing Evacuations
The Lewstone Fire is burning near Rist Canyon, just Northwest of Fort Collins. Mandatory evacuations were put in place by Larimer County.
Photo Gallery: Cameron Peak Fire Burning in Northern Colorado
The devastating fire about 60 miles west of Fort Collins ignited on the afternoon of Thursday, Aug. 13. The exact cause of the fire is still under investigation as it has spread over 10,000 acres.
CSU Gets $700K from U.S. Government To Make Coronavirus Vaccine
Colorado State University is kicking in $448,143, bringing the total for this phase of the research project to about $1.15 million.