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Wildfire Claims 2 Buildings

BYERS, Colo. (CBS4) - Two buildings have been destroyed by a wildfire burning in Arapahoe County on Saturday.

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(credit: South Metro Fire Rescue)
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(credit: South Metro Fire Rescue)

According to South Metro Fire Rescue, the 40-acre fire destroyed two outbuildings on CR 173 near Highway 36.

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(credit: South Metro Fire Rescue)

Firefighters were monitoring hot spots to make sure it doesn't flare up. It's no clear how the fire started.

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