We Didn't Start The Fires

But someone did. There are now eight separate fires burning in Colorado as this map from The Denver Post shows:



The High Park fire west of Fort Collins has burned 83,205 acres or over 130 squares miles. It was started by lightening on June 9th.

The Woodland Heights fire, part of the town of Estes Park, started on Saturday and has burned 27.3 acres. Fire crews are saying this one is 100% contained. That means it is still burning but cannot spread any farther. The cause of this fire is unknown.

The Treasure fire between the towns of Leadville and Alma started Saturday and has burned 320 acres. This one they are saying is "human caused."

The Waldo Canyon fire near Colorado Springs started Saturday and has burned 3,400 acres and is expected to burn another 5,000 before fire fighters get it under control. This is the one that caused the evacuation of 11,000 people including the entire town of Manitou Springs. The cause of this fire is not known at this time.

The Springer fire near Lake George has burned 1,145 acres and is supposedly 100% contained. This one started June 17th and was cause by "recreational shooting." Some butt-heads were shooting at propane tanks.

The Weber fire northwest of Durango near the town of Mancos started on Friday and has burned 8,300 acres. Another "human caused" fire.

The Little Sand fire north of Pagosa Springs has been burning since May 13th and has consumed 21,616 acres or 33.7 square miles. It was caused by lightening.

The Stateline Fire south of Durango and near the Colorado-New Mexico border has burned 350 acres. This one may also be "human caused."

Of the fires listed only two were not started either deliberately or accidentally by humans. I dread the Fourth of July holiday this year.