Wildfire That Destroyed 9 Homes Now 100 Percent Contained
WESTCLIFFE, Colo. (CBS4) - A 28-square-mile wildfire in southern Colorado is now 100 percent contained.
The Junkins Fire broke out on Oct. 17 near Westcliffe in Custer County.
Investigators say a downed power line sparked the flames which went on to burn more than 18,000 acres.
Nine homes and 17 other structures were destroyed.
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