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Southern Colo. fire 50 percent contained
Posted: 05.02.2011 at 3:46 PM
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WETMORE, COLO. (AP) -- Crews are working to contain a southern Colorado wildfire before windy weather returns.
The 555-acre wildfire is burning near Wetmore, south of Canon City. U.S. Forest spokeswoman Barb Timmock said the fire was 50 percent contained Monday.
Snow fell over the weekend but didn't put the fire out.
The fire prompted the evacuation of about 40 homes and cabins near Wetmore but residents have been allowed back.
Warmer weather with highs in the 60s and strong winds are forecast on Wednesday.
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