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Wildfire destroys most homes in Colo. history

By Thomas Peipert
Published June 17, 2012 1:38pm ET
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Wildfire destroys most homes in Colo. history
A Erickson Air Crane firefighting helicopter flys to a pond to refill its tank while fighting the High Park wildfire, west of Fort Collins, Colo., on Friday, June 15, 2012. The wildfire started Saturday and has burned over 50,000 acres. (AP Photo/Ed Andrieski) | Ed Andrieski

DENVER (AP) — Authorities say a wildfire in northern Colorado that has destroyed 181 homes and burned more than 85 square miles is 45 percent contained.

More than 1,600 personnel are working on the fire about 15 miles west of Fort Collins. The lightning-caused blaze was reported June 9.

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