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June 19, 2013

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The Black Forest aftermath

Couple died waiting for evacuation order

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DENVER — Bob and Barbara Schmidt dashed to their home on a dirt road in a heavily wooded area northeast of Colorado Springs as smoke from what would become the most destructive wildfire in Colorado history filled the air. After quickly grabbing a few items, they spotted their neighbors.  READ MORE »

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