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High Park Fire Destroys More Homes

by KREX News Room
by Kristina Kuestner

Story Created: Jun 29, 2012 at 11:00 PM MDT

Story Updated: Jun 30, 2012 at 11:32 AM MDT

LARIMER COUNTY, Colo.- The number of homes destroyed by the High Park Fire in northern Colorado has risen to 259.

Officials say they found two destroyed homes that hadn't previously been counted.

The blaze has burned more than 87,000 acres.

It's currently 93 percent contained, with full containment expected this weekend.

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