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October 19, 2020

Colorado Fires Shatter Records as Trump Reverses Course on California Wildfire Aid
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In Colorado, the Cameron Peak Fire has become the largest wildfire in
the state's history, burning over 200,000 acres. The Cal Wood Fire,
which broke out Saturday, has forced over 3,000 people to evacuate in
Boulder County. The state of Colorado is experiencing drought
conditions, with around 60% of the state in extreme drought conditions
or worse.

Meanwhile, Trump reversed course on Friday and approved relief funds for
the devastating, climate change-fueled wildfires in California, which is
going through its worst fire season ever recorded. The federal funds had
been refused just hours earlier. Over 4 million acres have burned so far
in 2020, more than double California's previous record.


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