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High Park Fire Most Destructive in State History

by KREX News Room
by Cori Coffin

Story Created: Jun 16, 2012 at 11:56 PM MDT

Story Updated: Jun 18, 2012 at 10:14 AM MDT

LARIMER COUNTY, Colo.-Officials say the High Park Fire is now the most destructive wildfire in Colorado history, surpassing the Fourmile Fire.

The High Park Fire has destroyed at least 181 homes and burned through over 54,000 acres with 20 percent containment as of Saturday night.

Officials say full containment could be two to four weeks away.

One fatality has been confirmed. A woman in her 60s died when her cabin was taken over by the flames.

Thousands of people remain evacuated, as over 1,500 personnel, 103 fire engines and 16 helicopters tend to the fire that officials estimate has so far cost over $9 million.

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