Large Wildfire Erupts in Colorado, USA... Hundreds of Homes Burned and Over 30,000 Residents Evacuated

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[Asia Economy Reporter Ki-min Lee] On the 30th (local time), a wildfire spread rapidly due to strong winds reaching speeds of 160 km/h in Colorado, USA. Hundreds of houses were burned, and evacuation orders were issued for more than 30,000 residents.

According to The New York Times (NYT), Boulder County in Colorado issued evacuation orders to over 30,000 residents in two towns, Louisville and Superior, urging them to quickly move away from danger.

The two towns, about 6.4 km apart, have populations of approximately 21,000 and 13,000 respectively. A hospital with 114 beds also issued evacuation orders for both patients and staff.

AFP reported that at least 1,600 acres (6.47 km²) in Boulder County were burned by the wildfire, and fires broke out in downtown hotels, shopping centers, and apartment complexes in the Superior area. Smoke from the wildfire covered the sky, turning it red, and visibility became hazy. According to local media, at least six residents have been injured and are receiving treatment due to the wildfire.

Joe Pelle, Boulder County Sheriff, stated at a press conference, "About 370 homes in the Sagamore area have been burned down, and up to 210 homes in Superior may also be lost."

The National Weather Service (NWS) branch reported that gusts of 128 to 160 km/h occurred over a wide area. In particular, parts of the Rocky Plains experienced gusts of 160 to 185 km/h for several hours.

Low humidity below 20%, prolonged drought, and the occurrence of strong gusts are factors causing small wildfires in various fields to spread rapidly.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced that it approved funding support for Colorado firefighting teams on the same day.

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