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The Great Waldo Canyon Fire

The U.S. Air Force Academy is only one location threatened by the worst blaze in Colorado history.

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An ominous cloud of smoke from the Waldo Canyon Fire rises from the south behind the Air Force Academy's Cadet Chapel as cadets head for a briefing on evacuation procedures June 27, 2012. The Academy evacuated more than 600 families and 110 dormitory residents from the base the evening of June 27. (U.S. Air Force photo/Carol Lawrence) Carol Lawrence

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