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Who started the Waldo Canyon Fire?
Posted: 02.04.2013 at 3:04 PM
Travis Ruiz

Travis Ruiz is the Social Media Manager and Interactive Managing Editor for FOX21 News.com

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The Waldo Canyon Fire burns in west Colorado Springs  / FOX21 News File
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COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO. -- It was the most destructive wildfire in Colorado's history and the Waldo Canyon Fire Task Force is continuing to seek information about how it started.

The reward for information into the identity of the person or persons who started the fire is $100,000.

It was previously ruled by investigators that the Waldo Canyon Fire was caused by human means. It is not known if the fire was started accidentally or intentionally.

Anyone who may have suspect information can call (719) 385-2222. According to authorities, this is the only phone number to call to receive a reward.

Separate reward money is also available for any suspect information that leads to the identification and arrest of the persons involved in the home and vehicle burglaries in the evacuation area.

The Waldo Canyon Fire started on June 23, 2012 and was declared 100 percent contained on July 10.

More than 32,000 residents were evacuated as the fire invaded west Colorado Springs. The fire destroyed 346 homes.

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