Place: Pike National Forest

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Forest ranger charged with starting blaze

A US Forest Service ranger credited with reporting a fire that has blackened nearly 103,000 acres has been charged with starting the blaze.

Mon, 17 Jun, 2002

Woman arrested in connection with Colorado fire

US federal authorities have arrested a longtime US Forest Service employee for allegedly starting the largest fire in Colorado's history.

Mon, 17 Jun, 2002

Fire crews battle Colorado blaze

Colorado firefighters dug trenches and searched through burned-out areas for hot spots along the southern edge of a 40,800 hectare (102,000-acre) forest fire southwest of Denver.

Sun, 16 Jun, 2002

Colorado wildfire covers 100,000 acres

A wildfire in the Rocky Mountains now covers 100,000 acres and has led to several communities being evacuated.

Fri, 14 Jun, 2002