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Drone Disrupts Firefighting Efforts On East Plum Fire

LARKSPUR, Colo. (CBS4)- Firefighters battling the East Plum Fire near Larkspur say a drone interfered with the effort to put it out. Copter4 flew over the small fire on Thursday.

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The blaze remained small on Friday and continues to burn in a remote, wooded area.

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The drone was seen in that area and that shutdown aerial firefighting efforts for a time.

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