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    High Park fires [Image 25 of 27]

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    A large group of uniformed personnel, likely wildland firefighters, march in a line across an open field at dusk or dawn. Behind them is a base camp with numerous tents spread across the landscape, with mountains visible in the background. The dramatic sky shows vivid orange and yellow clouds, possibly illuminated by a distant fire on the horizon.

    FORT COLLINS, COLORADO, UNITED STATES

    06.19.2012

    Photo by Senior Master Sgt. John Rohrer  

    140th Wing

    Firefighters from the Monument Colorado fire department march to dinner at sunset in the base camp, where support personnel make their stay when they're not fighting the High Park fires. The blaze, which started June 9, was caused by a lightning strike, has torched more than 65,000 acres to date. The resources brought to bear on this massive wildfire include 41 hand crews, 132 fire engines, five dozers, 23 water tenders and overhead personnel. Air resources include 17 helicopters and four fixed wing aircraft used for fire suppressant.

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    Date Taken: 06.19.2012
    Date Posted: 06.21.2012 01:06
    Photo ID: 608563
    VIRIN: 120619-Z-QD622-350
    Resolution: 4256x2832
    Size: 2.78 MB
    Location: FORT COLLINS, COLORADO, US

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