Most destructive wildfire in Colorado history

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Blaze near Boulder, Colo., has scorched about 6,200 acres, or roughly 10 square miles, destroying more than 135 homes and forcing the evacuation of 3,500 people.

A fire extends beyond the hills over Broomfield, Colo. on Sept. 6, 2010. Gov. Bill Ritter declared a state of emergency as officials estimated the fire's size at more than 7,100 acres, or 11 square miles. At one point the plume from the fire could be seen in Wyoming, 90 miles to the north.

A slurry bomber works against the fire in Boulder, Colo. A total of 100,000 gallons of retardant has been used and firefighting costs have reached $2.1 million so far.

A light rain falls on home owners at a news briefing on the wildfire burning west of Boulder, Colo. About 3,500 people have been evacuated from about 1,000 homes.

One the numerous homes destroyed by wildfire in Boulder County, Colo. More than 3,500 people have been evacuated from about 1,000 homes. Almost 200 of those homes have been destroyed, making the blaze one of the most destructive in Colorado's history.

A group of concerned Sunshine residents listen as Gov. Bill Ritter and Boulder Sheriff Joe Pelle speak about safety concerns due the fire's proximity to homes.

An aircraft drops fire retardant ahead of flames near Sunshine Canyon, in Boulder County, Colo.

Fire managers said as many as 500 firefighters and support personnel are at the fire and more are on the way.

A spotter plane and large slurry bomber past over a burning home in Boulder, Colo.

A firefighting helicopter works against the fire in Boulder, Colo.

Taro Hill of the Pagosa Fire District, stops to check messages during his down time at the fire command center in Boulder, Colo. Nine volunteer firefighters have lost their homes.

Four Mile Canyon residents William Bradshaw (left) and Alex Rivera console one another after being updated on the condition of their homes.

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A fire extends beyond the hills over Broomfield, Colo. on Sept. 6, 2010. Gov. Bill Ritter declared a state of emergency as officials estimated the fire's size at more than 7,100 acres, or 11 square miles. At one point the plume from the fire could be seen in Wyoming, 90 miles to the north.

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