Wildfires update

July 3, 2012 at 3:39AM

Colorado: The 28-square-mile Waldo Canyon fire was 70 percent contained. The fire northwest of Colorado Springs has killed two people and destroyed nearly 350 houses

Utah: Two new wildfires broke out on national forest lands, one caused by target shooting, authorities said. In southern Utah, evacuations were ordered as the Shingle fire threatened about 100 cabins.

Montana: The 290-square-mile Ash Creek fire jumped a state highway early Monday, triggering evacuations.

Wyoming: Three large forest fires continued to spread as crews faced erratic winds and explosive fuel conditions.

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