A three-day-old wildfire erupted with catastrophic fury Tuesday, ripping across the foothills neighborhoods of Colorado Springs, devouring an untold number of homes and sending tens of thousands fleeing to safety in what was shaping up as one of the biggest disasters in state history. “This is a firestorm of epic proportions,” said Colorado Springs Fire Chief Richard Brown. The Waldo Canyon fire in El Paso County — which had been growing in the forested hills on the city’s west side — blew into an inferno late in the afternoon, raging over a ridge toward densely populated neighborhoods. An apocalyptic plume of smoke covered Colorado’s second-largest city as thousands of people forced to evacuate clogged Interstate 25 at rush hour trying to get to their homes or to get out of the way. By nightfall, roughly 32,000 people left their homes, chased out by the flames.
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The Waldo Canyon fire burns an entire neighborhood in near the foothills of Colorado Springs, Colo. Tuesday, June 26, 2012. Colorado has endured nearly a week of 100-plus-degree days and low humidity, sapping moisture from timber and grass, creating a devastating formula for volatile wildfires across the state and punishing conditions for firefighters. (The Denver Post, Helen H. Richardson) #
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The Waldo Canyon fire continues to burn northwest of Manitou Springs, Colo. Tuesday, June 26, 2012. Colorado has endured nearly a week of 100-plus-degree days and low humidity, sapping moisture from timber and grass, creating a devastating formula for volatile wildfires across the state and punishing conditions for firefighters. (The Denver Post) #
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A neighborhood west of the intersections of Vindicator Drive, Centennial Blvd and Flying W Ranch Road burns near the foothills of Colorado Springs. The Waldo Canyon fire took a turn for the worse as the fire exploded and made a run northward taking homes and thousands of acres with today June 26th,2012. Helen H. Richardson, The Denver Post #
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Firefighters get ready to head into neighborhoods which were caught by the Waldo Canyon Fire after it swept down into western portions of Colorado Springs, Colo. on Tuesday, June 26, 2012 leaving a trail of destruction, burning homes and buildings in its path. Heavily populated areas in the fire's path have been affected. (AP Photo/Bryan Oller) #
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People flee the Waldo Canyon Fire with little time to spare as the fire burns through neighborhoods west of Colorado Springs, Colo. on Tuesday, June 26, 2012. The blaze left a trail of destruction, burning homes and buildings in it's path. Heavily populated areas in the fire's path have been affected. (AP Photo/Bryan Oller) #
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The skies are orange as flames from the Waldo Canyon Fire race through a neighborhood in west Colorado Springs, Colo. on Tuesday, June 26, 2012 leaving a trail of destruction, burning homes and buildings in its path. Heavily populated areas in the fire's path have been affected. (AP Photo/Bryan Oller) #
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The Waldo Canyon fire burns an entire neighborhood in near the foothills of Colorado Springs, Colo. Tuesday, June 26, 2012. Colorado has endured nearly a week of 100-plus-degree days and low humidity, sapping moisture from timber and grass, creating a devastating formula for volatile wildfires across the state and punishing conditions for firefighters. (The Denver Post, Helen H. Richardson) #
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Fire from the Waldo Canyon wildfire burns as it moved into subdivisions and destroyed homes in Colorado Springs, Colo., on Tuesday, June 26, 2012. (AP Photo/Gaylon Wampler) #
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The Waldo Canyon fire burns an entire neighborhood in near the foothills of Colorado Springs, Colo. Tuesday, June 26, 2012. Colorado has endured nearly a week of 100-plus-degree days and low humidity, sapping moisture from timber and grass, creating a devastating formula for volatile wildfires across the state and punishing conditions for firefighters. (The Denver Post, Helen H. Richardson) #
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The Waldo Canyon fire burns homes near Colorado Springs, Colo. Tuesday, June 26, 2012. Colorado has endured nearly a week of 100-plus-degree days and low humidity, sapping moisture from timber and grass, creating a devastating formula for volatile wildfires across the state and punishing conditions for firefighters. (The Denver Post, Helen H. Richardson) #
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Fire from the Waldo Canyon wildfire as it moved into subdivisions and destroyed homes in Colorado Springs, Colo., on Tuesday, June 26, 2012. (AP Photo/Gaylon Wampler) #
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A plume of smoke is seen over Interstate 25 as the Waldo Canyon wildfire moved into subdivisions and destroyed homes in Colorado Springs, Colo., on Tuesday, June 26, 2012. (AP Photo/Gaylon Wampler) #
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Flames from the Waldo Canyon Fire move quickly move through the western side Colorado Springs, Colo. causing several structures and homes to burn on Tuesday, June 26, 2012. The fire made a massive run late in the day leaving a trail of destruction, and burning homes and buildings in it's path. Heavily populated areas in the fire's path have been affected. (AP Photo/Bryan Oller) #
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Homes are destroyed by the Waldo Canyon fire in the Mountain Shadows area of Colorado Springs, Colo., on Tuesday, June 26, 2012. A stubborn and towering wildfire jumped firefighters' perimeter lines in the hills overlooking Colorado Springs, forcing frantic mandatory evacuation notices for more than 9,000 residents. (AP Photo/The Gazette,Jerilee Bennett) #
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The Waldo Canyon Fire, burns out of control, threatening homes Tuesday June, 26, 2012. (AP Photo/RJ Sangosti, The Denver Post) #
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A helicopter is dwarfed by the flames of the Waldo Canyon Fire as it races down into western portions of Colorado Springs, Colo. on Tuesday, June 26, 2012 leaving a trail of destruction and burning homes and buildings in it's path. Heavily populated areas in the fire's path have been affected. (AP Photo/Bryan Oller) #
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The Waldo Canyon fire made a run into Colorado Springs Tuesday night, June 26, 2012. Karl Gehring/The Denver Post #
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The Waldo Canyon fire made a run into Colorado Springs Tuesday night, June 26, 2012. Karl Gehring/The Denver Post #
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The Waldo Canyon fire made a run into Colorado Springs Tuesday night, June 26, 2012. Karl Gehring/The Denver Post #
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The Waldo Canyon fire made a run into Colorado Springs Tuesday night, June 26, 2012. Karl Gehring/The Denver Post #
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The Waldo Canyon fire jumped into Colorado Springs Tuesday evening. Residents of the Lower Mountain Shadows subdivision evacuated the neighborhood in northwest Colorado Springs Tuesday evening, June 26, 2012. Karl Gehring/The Denver Post #
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The Waldo Canyon fire jumped into Colorado Springs Tuesday evening. Residents of the Lower Mountain Shadows subdivision evacuated the neighborhood in northwest Colorado Springs Tuesday evening, June 26, 2012. Karl Gehring/The Denver Post #
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Waldo Canyon Fire burns out of control, Tuesday June 26, 2012, in Colorado Spring. RJ Sangosti, The Denver Post #
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Waldo Canyon Fire burns out of control, Tuesday June 26, 2012, in Colorado Spring. RJ Sangosti, The Denver Post #
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Houses are engulfed by flames in northwest Colorado Springs neighborhoods after the Waldo Canyon Fire exploded Tuesday afternoon, June 26, 2012. Steve Nehf, The Denver Post #
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An entire neighborhood burns near the foothills of Colorado Springs. The Waldo Canyon fire continues to burn northwest of Manitou Springs, Colorado today June 26th,2012. Helen H. Richardson, The Denver Post #
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An entire neighborhood burns near the foothills of Colorado Springs. The Waldo Canyon fire continues to burn northwest of Manitou Springs, Colorado today June 26th,2012. Helen H. Richardson, The Denver Post #
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An entire neighborhood burns near the foothills of Colorado Springs. The Waldo Canyon fire continues to burn northwest of Manitou Springs, Colorado today June 26th,2012. Helen H. Richardson, The Denver Post #
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An entire neighborhood burns near the foothills of Colorado Springs. The Waldo Canyon fire continues to burn northwest of Manitou Springs, Colorado today June 26th,2012. Helen H. Richardson, The Denver Post #
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Waldo Canyon Fire burns out of control, Tuesday June 26, 2012, in Colorado Spring. RJ Sangosti, The Denver Post #
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Waldo Canyon Fire burns out of control, Tuesday June 26, 2012, in Colorado Spring. RJ Sangosti, The Denver Post #
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Authorities blocked Garden of the Gods Road at North 30th Street Tuesday evening. Residents of the Lower Mountain Shadows subdivision evacuated the neighborhood in northwest Colorado Springs Tuesday evening, June 26, 2012. Flames from the Waldo Canyon fire jumped into Colorado Springs forcing emergency evacuations of some neighborhoods. Karl Gehring/The Denver Post #
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The Waldo Canyon fire explodes today June 26th, 2012. A traffic jam of cars fleeing the city heads east on both sides of Woodmen Road. The road is closed to westbound traffic. The Waldo Canyon fire continues to burn northwest of Manitou Springs, Colorado today June 26th, 2012. Helen H. Richardson, The Denver Post #
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Steve Rosburg covered his mouth with his shirt as he waited for friends on Centennial Boulevard. Traffic was streaming south on Centennial Boulevard on both sides of the median. Residents of the Lower Mountain Shadows subdivision evacuated the neighborhood in northwest Colorado Springs Tuesday evening, June 26, 2012. Flames from the Waldo Canyon fire spread into town Tuesday evening. Karl Gehring/The Denver Post #
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What looks like a firestorm, the Waldo Canyon fire exploded today June 26th, 2012. The fire raced over 2 miles northward onto the Air Force Academy land. The Waldo Canyon fire continues to burn northwest of Manitou Springs, Colorado today June 26th, 2012. Helen H. Richardson, The Denver Post#
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What looks like a firestorm, the Waldo Canyon fire exploded today June 26th, 2012. The fire raced over 2 miles northward onto the Air Force Academy land. The Waldo Canyon fire continues to burn northwest of Manitou Springs, Colorado today June 26th, 2012. Helen H. Richardson, The Denver Post#
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Colorado Springs Police officers direct traffic and secure the corner of Garden of Gods Rd. and Centennial Blvd. in Colorado Springs, Colo, Tuesday, June 26. Hyoung Chang, The Denver Post #
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Colorado Springs Police officers direct traffic and secure the corner of Garden of Gods Rd. and Centennial Blvd. in Colorado Springs, Colo, Tuesday, June 26. Hyoung Chang, The Denver Post #
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Colorado Springs Police officers direct traffic and secure the corner of Garden of Gods Rd. and Centennial Blvd. in Colorado Springs, Colo, Tuesday, June 26. Hyoung Chang, The Denver Post #
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Colorado Springs Police officers direct traffic and secure the corner of Garden of Gods Rd. and Centennial Blvd. in Colorado Springs, Colo, Tuesday, June 26. Hyoung Chang, The Denver Post #
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Tayor Salamon, 11, holds on to his dog as they pile in the back seat, Tuesday June 26, 2012, as his family rushes to leave their home in the path of Waldo Canyon Fire in Colorado Spring. RJ Sangosti, The Denver Post #
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Colorado Springs Police officers direct traffic and secure the corner of Garden of Gods Rd. and Centennial Blvd. in Colorado Springs, Colo, Tuesday, June 26. Hyoung Chang, The Denver Post #
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Fire fighters are heading to West of Colorado Springs. Colorado Springs Police officers direct traffic and secure the corner of Garden of Gods Rd. and Centennial Blvd. in Colorado Springs, Colo, Tuesday, June 26. Hyoung Chang, The Denver Post #
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The Waldo Canyon fire invades the Mountain Shadows neighborhood of Colorado Springs, Colorado Tuesday, June 26, 2012. (Mark Reis/Colorado Springs Gazette/MCT) #
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The Waldo Canyon fire explodes today June 26th, 2012. A traffic jam of cars fleeing the city heading north on I-25 seems enveloped by the orange haze of smoke. The Waldo Canyon fire continues to burn northwest of Manitou Springs, Colorado today June 26th, 2012. Helen H. Richardson, The Denver Post #
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The Waldo Canyon fire explodes today June 26th, 2012. A traffic jam of cars fleeing the city heading north on I-25 seems enveloped by the orange haze of smoke. The Waldo Canyon fire continues to burn northwest of Manitou Springs, Colorado today June 26th, 2012. Helen H. Richardson, The Denver Post #
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Residents in the path of the Waldo Canyon Fire rush to get out, Tuesday June 26, 2012, in Colorado Spring. RJ Sangosti, The Denver Post #
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The Waldo Canyon fire spread spot fires to the north as afternoon winds spread embers into the air Tuesday afternoon, June 26, 2012. Karl Gehring/The Denver Post #
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A Colorado Springs Police Officer rushes to get residents out of their homes in the path of the Waldo Canyon Fire, Tuesday June 26, 2012, in Colorado Spring. RJ Sangosti, The Denver Post #
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More evacuations were ordered as the Waldo Canyon fire spread to the north when afternoon winds spread embers into the air Tuesday afternoon, June 26, 2012. Karl Gehring/The Denver Post #
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Waldo Canyon Fire continues to grow, Tuesday June 26, 2012, near Colorado Spring. RJ Sangosti, The Denver Post #
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A helicopter flew towards the flames as the Waldo Canyon fire spread to the north as afternoon winds spread embers into the air Tuesday afternoon, June 26, 2012. Karl Gehring/The Denver Post #
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The Waldo Canyon wildfire continues to grow in Colorado Springs, Colo, Tuesday, June 26, 2012. Teller County officials warned residents east of U.S. 24 and north of the El Paso/Teller County line to be prepared to leave. (AP Photo/The Denver Post, Hyoung Chang) #
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The Waldo Canyon wildfire continues to grow in Colorado Springs, Colo, Tuesday, June 26, 2012. Teller County officials warned residents east of U.S. 24 and north of the El Paso/Teller County line to be prepared to leave. (AP Photo/The Denver Post, RJ Sangosti) #
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A C-130 makes a drop on the Waldo Canyon wildfire northwest of Manitou Springs, Colo., Tuesday, June 26, 2012. Colorado has endured nearly a week of 100-plus-degree days and low humidity, sapping moisture from timber and grass, creating a devastating formula for volatile wildfires across the state and punishing conditions for firefighters. (The Denver Post, Helen H. Richardson) #
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