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Black Forest Fire Evergreen Fire Rescue member Terri McLaughlin walks past a back burn started at the Black Forest Section 16 Trailhead on Thursday, June 13, 2013 in an attempt to stop the main fire from spreading south near Colorado Springs, Colo. Little more than 36 hours after it started in the Black Forest area northeast of Colorado Springs, the blaze surpassed last June's Waldo Canyon fire as the most destructive in state history. That blaze burned 347 homes and killed two people. MAGS OUT(AP Photo/The Colorado Springs Gazette, Michael Ciaglo)

Colorado Wildfires A fire burns out of control north of Shoupe Road and East of Highway 83 in Colorado Springs, Colo. on Tuesday afternoon, June 11, 2013. The Black Forest Fire was one of at least three significant wildfires burning in Colorado amid gusty winds and record-breaking hot, dry weather. MAGS OUT(AP Photo/The Colorado Springs Gazette, Christian Murdock)

Colorado Wildfires A man watches as a fire byrns out of control north of Shoupe Road and East of Highway 83 in Colorado Springs, Colo. on Tuesday afternoon, June 11, 2013. The Black Forest Fire was one of at least three significant wildfires burning in Colorado amid gusty winds and record-breaking hot, dry weather. MAGS OUT(AP Photo/The Colorado Springs Gazette, Christian Murdock)

Black Forest Fire Lake Dillon Fire Rescue member Frank Towers climbs off his firetruck after battling the Black Forest fire Thursday, June 13, 2013 near Colorado Springs, Colo. Little more than 36 hours after it started in the Black Forest area northeast of Colorado Springs, the blaze surpassed last June's Waldo Canyon fire as the most destructive in state history. That blaze burned 347 homes and killed two people. MAGS OUT(AP Photo/The Colorado Springs Gazette, Michael Ciaglo)

Colorado Wildfires AmeriCorps volunteer firefighters assigned to the El Paso County Sheriff's Office, Woodland Fire Crew, help contain a spot fire in an evacuated area of forest, ranches and residences, in the Black Forest wildfire area, north of Colorado Springs, Colo., on Thursday, June 13, 2013. The blaze in the Black Forest area northeast of Colorado Springs is now the most destructive in Colorado history, surpassing last year's Waldo Canyon fire, which burned 347 homes, killed two people and led to $353 million in insurance claims. (AP Photo/Brennan Linsley)

Colorado Wildfires Evacuess and fire officials listen to a news briefing on the Black Forest Fire in Colorado Springs, Colo., Friday, June 14, 2013. Little more than 36 hours after it started in the Black Forest area northeast of Colorado Springs, the blaze surpassed last June's Waldo Canyon fire as the most destructive in state history. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Bill Moreau Bill Moreau watches as the Black Forest fire burns near his house near Black Forest Road Tuesday afternoon, June 11, 2013, near Colorado Springs, Colo. The Black Forest Fire was one of at least three significant wildfires burning in Colorado amid gusty winds and record-breaking hot, dry weather. MAGS OUT(AP Photo/The Colorado Springs Gazette, Christian Murdock)

Colorado Wildfires The Black Forest Fire burns out of control for a second straight day near Colorado Springs, Colo. on Wednesday, June 12, 2013. An evacuated resident watches a plume rise near his home. The fire has consumed at least 7500-8000 acres. It has destroyed 92 homes and damaged others. The erratic fire has forced the evacuation of thousands of people in the Black Forest and portions of Colorado Springs. (AP Photo/Bryan Oller)

Colorado Wildfires Colorado Senator Mark Udall talks about the Black Forest Fire to members of the media. At least 800 firefighters gained the upper hand on the 15,700 acre Black Forest Fire near Colorado Springs on Friday, June 14, 2013. The number of homes destroyed in Colorado's most destructive wildfire ever continues to rise. Authorities reported early Saturday that 473 houses had been incinerated. That compares with a report of a little over 400 just a few hours earlier. (AP Photo/Bryan Oller)

Black Forest Fire Evergreen Fire Rescue member Stephen Miller and crews from several other fire departments gather at the Black Forest Section 16 Trailhead after fighting the Black forest fire Thursday, June 13, 2013 near Colorado Springs, Colo. Little more than 36 hours after it started in the Black Forest area northeast of Colorado Springs, the blaze surpassed last June's Waldo Canyon fire as the most destructive in state history. That blaze burned 347 homes and killed two people. MAGS OUT(AP Photo/The Colorado Springs Gazette, Michael Ciaglo)

Colorado Wildfires In this aerial photo made on Wednesday, June 12, 2013, and released by the U.S. Army, an aircraft releases fire-retardant solution over a fire in the Black Forest area northeast of Colorado Springs, Colo. More than 350 homes have been lost in what is now the most destructive wildfire in Colorado history, surpassing last year's Waldo Canyon fire, which burned 347 homes, killed two people and led to $353 million in insurance claims. (AP Photo/U.S. Army, Sgt. Jonathan C. Thibault)

BLACK FOREST FIRE A DC-10 Air Tanker drops fire retardant near a home in the evening as the Black Forest Fire continues to burn out of control for a second straight day near Colorado Springs on Wednesday, June 12, 2013. The fire has consumed 11,500 acres. It has destroyed 92 homes and damaged others. The erratic fire has forced the evacuation of thousands of people. (AP Photo/BryanOller)

Alan Havens A charred vintage car sits in the Black Forest Fire burn area on Thursday, June 13, 2013 in Colorado Springs, Colo. Little more than 36 hours after it started in the Black Forest area northeast of Colorado Springs, the blaze surpassed last June's Waldo Canyon fire as the most destructive in state history. That blaze burned 347 homes and killed two people. MAGS OUT(AP Photo/The Colorado Springs Gazette, Jerilee Bennett)

BLACK FOREST ROAD A slurry bomber flies over homes as it prepares to drop fire retardant on the Black Forest Fire in northeast of Colorado Springs on Tuesday, June 11, 2013. The fire consumed an estimated 7500 acres. It damaged 40-60 structures and forced the evacuation of thousands of people. As of Tuesday night the fire was reported as zero percent contained. (AP Photo/BryanOller)

BLACK FOREST FIRE A helicopter makes another evening water run as the Black Forest Fire burns out of control for a second straight day near Colorado Springs on Wednesday, June 12, 2013. The fire has consumed 11,500 acres. It has destroyed 92 homes and damaged others. The erratic fire has forced the evacuation of thousands of people. (AP Photo/BryanOller)

Colorado Wildfires Fire erupts behind a home as the Black Forest Fire burns out of control for a second straight day near Colorado Springs, Colo. on Wednesday, June 12, 2013. The fire has consumed at least 7500-8000 acres. It has destroyed 92 homes and damaged others. The erratic fire has forced the evacuation of thousands of people in the Black Forest and portions of Colorado Springs. (AP Photo/Bryan Oller)

Michelle Andree, Alan Havens Michelle Andree and Alan Havens try to coax a reluctant mustang into a trailer from a property in the Falcon area on Thursday, June 13, 2013 near Colorado Springs, Colo. The couple lost their home in the Black Forest Fire and are spending the time since they were evacuated helping to rescue animals with the Kit Carson Riding Club. Little more than 36 hours after it started in the Black Forest area northeast of Colorado Springs, the blaze surpassed last June's Waldo Canyon fire as the most destructive in state history. That blaze burned 347 homes and killed two people. MAGS OUT(AP Photo/The Colorado Springs Gazette, Jerilee Bennett)

Colorado Wildfires A sign thanks firefighters for their efforts battling the Black Forest Fire sits along a road in Colorado Springs, Colo., Sunday, June 16, 2013. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Colorado Wildfires Lynd Fitzgerald sprays fire retardant around a house while a fire burns out of control in the background north of Shoup Road and East of Highway 83 in Colorado Springs, Colo. on Tuesday afternoon, June 11, 2013. The Black Forest Fire was one of at least three significant wildfires burning in Colorado amid gusty winds and record-breaking hot, dry weather. MAGS OUT(AP Photo/The Colorado Springs Gazette, Christian Murdock)

Alan Havens Alan Havens and other volunteers from the Kit Carson Riding Club get horses from the evacuated area of the Black Forest Fire Thursday, June 13, 2013 near Colorado Springs, Colo. Havens lost his home to the fire and has been spending the days afterward to help to rescue animals with the riding club. MAGS OUT(AP Photo/The Colorado Springs Gazette, Jerilee Bennett)

Colorado Wildfires An army helicopter makes a water drop over a fire in the Black Forest area northeast of Colorado Springs, Colo., in this aerial photo made on Wednesday, June 12, 2013, and released by the U.S. Army. More than 350 homes have been lost in what is now the most destructive wildfire in Colorado history, surpassing last year's Waldo Canyon fire, which burned 347 homes, killed two people and led to $353 million in insurance claims. (AP Photo/U.S. Army, Sgt. Jonathan C. Thibault)

BLACK FOREST FIRE Officials direct traffic as they close Burgess Road as the Black Forest fire moves into the fourth day, Friday, June 14, 2013 near Colorado Springs, Colo. Little more than 36 hours after it started in the Black Forest area northeast of Colorado Springs, the blaze surpassed last June's Waldo Canyon fire as the most destructive in state history. That blaze burned 347 homes and killed two people. Bradley thinks her home escaped the fire. (AP Photo/The Gazette, Michael Ciaglo)

Colorado Wildfires An AmeriCorps volunteer firefighter assigned to the El Paso County Sheriff's Office, Woodland Fire Crew, helps contain a spot fire in an evacuated area of forest, ranches and residences, in the Black Forest wildfire area, north of Colorado Springs, Colo., on Thursday, June 13, 2013. The blaze in the Black Forest is now the most destructive in Colorado history, surpassing last year's Waldo Canyon fire, which burned 347 homes, killed two people and led to $353 million in insurance claims. (AP Photo/Brennan Linsley)

APTOPIX Colorado Wildfires Firefighters working on the Black Forest wildfire wave to supporters who came out to greet them as they finished their shift outside a fire camp at Pine Creek High School in Colorado Springs, Colo., Sunday, June 16, 2013. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Colorado Wildfires Supporters greet fire crews as they return from their shifts from fighting the Black Forest wildfire outside a fire camp at Pine Creek High School in Colorado Springs, Colo., Sunday, June 16, 2013. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Abigail Conroy, Stephanie Conroy, Jillian Conroy Residents including sisters Abigail Conroy, 6, bottom left, and Stephanie Conroy, 7, left, and Jillian Conroy, 10, top left, cheer on first responders from the Black Forest Fire outside a fire camp in Colorado Springs, Colo., Sunday, June 16, 2013. The wildfire destroyed hundreds of homes. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Charlie Welch, Claire Welch, Milo Ericksen, Calvin Ericksen, Dylan Haberzettl, Connor Haberzettl Children including, from left, Charlie Welch, 9, his twin sister Claire, Milo Ericksen, 5, in black firefighter costume, his brother Calvin, 3, Dylan Haberzettl, 5, in blue and his brother Connor, 3, cheer on first responders from the Black Forest Fire outside of a fire camp in Colorado Springs, Colo., Sunday, June 16, 2013. The wildfire has destroyed hundreds of homes. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Colorado Wildfires Ron Pedron, far right, and his wife Rita Pedron, talk to residents about the a fire and evacuation map before a news conference at the Pikes Peak Community College Rampart Range campus, Sunday, June 16, 2013, near Colorado Springs, Colo. Nearly 500 homes have been burned by the 22-square-mile Black Forest wildfire. (AP Photo/The Colorado Springs Gazette, Junfu Han)

LARA STERN Lara Stern, right, prays with her daughter, Alana, 8, and husband Samuel Stern Sunday, June 16, 2013 during a community prayer and praise worship service at First Baptist Church on Black Forest Road northeast of Colorado Springs, Colo. The Stern family and at least ten other families at the church lost their homes to the Black Forest fire. (AP Photo/The Gazette, Mark Reis)

BLACK FOREST FIRE Members of First Baptist Church on Black Forest Road pray Sunday, June 16, 2013 over church members who lost their homes in the Black Forest fire northeast of Colorado Springs, Colo. The church, which is just outside the evacuation area in Black Forest, held a community prayer and praise worship service Sunday. At least eleven church families lost their homes to the Black Forest fire. MAGS OUT(AP Photo/The Colorado Springs Gazette, Mark Reis )

Colorado Wildfires Blaine Roth, 2, left, his mother Caroline Roth, sister Macey Roth, 4, and neighbor Chloe Stevenson, 13, join a crowd lining Old Ranch Road as they cheer for the firefighters leaving the fire camp to fight the Black Forest Fire Sunday morning, June 16, 2013, at Pine Creek High School in Colorado Springs, Colo. MAGS OUT(AP Photo/The Gazette, Christian Murdock)

Landon Epperson Landon Epperson, 10, waves United States flags wearing a firefighter helmet while first responders from the Black Forest Fire enter a fire camp at Pine Creek High School in Colorado Springs, Colo., Sunday, June 16, 2013. Hundreds of homes have been destroyed by the fire. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

APTOPIX Colorado Wildfires An aircraft lays down a line of fire retardant between a wildfire and homes in the dry, densely wooded Black Forest area northeast of Colorado Springs, Colo., Thursday, June 13, 2013. More than 350 homes have been lost in what is now the most destructive wildfire in Colorado history, surpassing last year's Waldo Canyon fire, which burned 347 homes, killed two people and led to $353 million in insurance claims. (AP Photo/John Wark)

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The massive fire, which investigators believe was human-caused, is the worst in Colorado’s history. Still burning, it’s displaced many families.

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