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Record-Breaking Wildfire Rages in Colorado

Colorado’s largest-ever wildfire, the Cameron Peak Fire, had scorched more than 204,000 acres by October 19, after fire activity increased following a brief reprieve on Sunday, local reports said.

This footage shows firefighters out of Loveland working to extinguish flames burning in a forested area.

The Denver Post reported that strong winds and drier weather strengthened the fire on Monday, when the fire was 51 percent contained. Credit: Loveland Fire Rescue Authority via Storyful