Lake Christine Fire: July 4 El Jebel Blowup

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The Lake Christine Fire "blew up" on the evening of July 4, 2018.

As night fell, an unexpected weather event created 40 mph winds that drove the blaze down onto the tiny community of El Jebel, Colorado, forcing a frenzied evacuation of the community.
nforcement, and other first responders on Independence Day.

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