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Fire near Durango threatens homes

Updated: Wednesday, 24 Oct 2012, 2:27 PM MDT
Published : Wednesday, 24 Oct 2012, 2:27 PM MDT

DURANGO, CO (KRQE) - A fire burning near Durango is said to be threatening 100 homes and high-voltage power lines in the area.

That Roatcap Fire has already burned 100 acres and is heading northeast towards homes, power lines and a Colorado Department of Transportation storage facility.

Officials have ordered two firefighting crews, a type 1 helicopter, single engine air tanker and heavy air tanker.
 

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