30,000 Evacuated, Hundreds of Homes Burned in Fast-Moving Colorado Wildfires

30,000 Evacuated, Hundreds of Homes Burned in Fast-Moving Colorado Wildfires
Flames explode as wildfires burned near a small shopping center near Broomfield, Colo., on Dec. 30, 2021. AP Photo/David Zalubowski
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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Tens of thousands of people were evacuated and hundreds of homes were destroyed as wildfires spread near Denver, Colorado.

The fires are moving in Boulder County, located north of Denver, prompting Gov. Jared Polis to declare an emergency.

Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
Jack Phillips is a breaking news reporter who covers a range of topics, including politics, U.S., and health news. A father of two, Jack grew up in California's Central Valley. Follow him on X: https://twitter.com/jackphillips5
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