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Wildfire in Southern Colorado Forces Thousands to Evacuate

A fast-moving wildfire southwest of Denver, Colorado, has forced thousands of residents to evacuate their homes. The fire, referred to as the Willow Fire and Aspen Acres Fire by different outlets, has destroyed more than 160 structures. Evacuation orders were issued due to the significant growth of the blaze.

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Wildfire in Southern Colorado Forces Thousands to Evacuate

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What Happened

A wildfire located southwest of Denver, Colorado, has prompted the evacuation of thousands of residents. The blaze, which has been referred to as the Willow Fire and the Aspen Acres Fire, is burning out of control and has reportedly destroyed over 160 structures. Evacuation orders were issued following significant growth of the wildfire.

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The fire is situated in the Chelan Hills area, according to one report. Another report mentions the Aspen Acres Fire burning out of control in southern Colorado.

Multiple news outlets reported on the wildfire, with The Seattle Times providing details on the evacuations and structure damage, while CBS News highlighted the ongoing containment challenges and the fire's growth.

Key Facts

  1. 1

    A wildfire is burning southwest of Denver, Colorado.

  2. 2

    Thousands of residents have been forced to evacuate.

  3. 3

    More than 160 structures have been destroyed.

  4. 4

    The fire is described as fast-moving and out of control.

  5. 5

    The fire is referred to as the Willow Fire and the Aspen Acres Fire.

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    Evacuation orders were issued due to significant growth of the fire.

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    The fire is located in the Chelan Hills area.

How outlets are framing this

The same facts, told 5 ways. Read them side by side and draw your own conclusions.

seattletimesThe Seattle Times
This outlet reports on the wildfire in Chelan Hills prompting evacuations.
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seattletimesThe Seattle Times
This outlet highlights that a fast-moving wildfire in southern Colorado has forced hundreds of evacuations.
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seattletimesThe Seattle Times
This outlet emphasizes that a wildfire southwest of Denver has forced thousands to evacuate and destroyed over 160 structures.
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cbsnewsCBS News
This outlet focuses on new evacuation orders issued due to the significant growth of the Willow Fire.
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cbsnewsCBS News
This outlet reports on the Aspen Acres Fire continuing to burn out of control in southern Colorado.
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Full Coverage

12 articles · chronological
United Press InternationalUnited Press International
Aspen wildfire expected to grow amid sustained winds, lack of rain
The Seattle TimesThe Seattle Times
Fast-moving wildfire forces hundreds of evacuations in southern Colorado
CBS NewsCBS News
Aspen Acres Fire continues to burn out of control in southern Colorado
Seattle PISeattle PI
Wildfire southwest of Denver forces thousands to evacuate and destroys more than 160 structures - Seattlepi.com
PBS NewsHourPBS NewsHour
Aspen Acres wildfire southwest of Denver forces thousands to evacuate and destroys more than 160 structures
New York PostNew York Post
Colorado wildfire destroys 160 structures as raging blaze causes thousands to evacuate
San Antonio Express-NewsSan Antonio Express-News
Wildfire southwest of Denver forces thousands to evacuate and destroys more than 160 structures - San Antonio Express-News
Las Vegas Review-JournalLas Vegas Review-Journal
Wildfire southwest of Denver forces thousands to evacuate and destroys more than 160 structures
Dallas Morning NewsDallas Morning News
Wildfire southwest of Denver forces thousands to evacuate and destroys more than 160 structures - Dallas News
The Seattle TimesThe Seattle Times
Wildfire anxiety mounts amid fast-moving blazes and repeat evacuations
The Seattle TimesThe Seattle Times
Chelan Hills fire spurs evacuations
CBS NewsCBS News
New evacuation orders after "significant growth" on Willow Fire

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Full Coverage

12 articles · chronological

United Press InternationalUnited Press International
Aspen wildfire expected to grow amid sustained winds, lack of rain
The Seattle TimesThe Seattle Times
Fast-moving wildfire forces hundreds of evacuations in southern Colorado
CBS NewsCBS News
Aspen Acres Fire continues to burn out of control in southern Colorado
Seattle PISeattle PI
Wildfire southwest of Denver forces thousands to evacuate and destroys more than 160 structures - Seattlepi.com
PBS NewsHourPBS NewsHour
Aspen Acres wildfire southwest of Denver forces thousands to evacuate and destroys more than 160 structures
New York PostNew York Post
Colorado wildfire destroys 160 structures as raging blaze causes thousands to evacuate
San Antonio Express-NewsSan Antonio Express-News
Wildfire southwest of Denver forces thousands to evacuate and destroys more than 160 structures - San Antonio Express-News
Las Vegas Review-JournalLas Vegas Review-Journal
Wildfire southwest of Denver forces thousands to evacuate and destroys more than 160 structures
Dallas Morning NewsDallas Morning News
Wildfire southwest of Denver forces thousands to evacuate and destroys more than 160 structures - Dallas News
The Seattle TimesThe Seattle Times
Wildfire anxiety mounts amid fast-moving blazes and repeat evacuations
The Seattle TimesThe Seattle Times
Chelan Hills fire spurs evacuations
CBS NewsCBS News
New evacuation orders after "significant growth" on Willow Fire

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