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Copter4 Shows Destruction From Cameron Peak Fire

LARIMER COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4) - Copter4 flew over the burned hills and mountains in Larimer County on Sunday. The Cameron Peak Fire showed no growth from Saturday into Sunday.

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It's burned more than 102,000 acres with 4% containment. It is the fourth-largest fire in state history.

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Crews say as of Friday, 54 buildings were destroyed -- 25 of which are homes. Two of those home were primary residences. Many of those home destroyed were in the Monument Gulch Area.

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Poudre Valley REA says smoldering in that area and in Pingree Park is preventing their crews from safely working in the area. They say they play to energize lines with a large generator in order for homes that are still operational to have power.

The sheriff's office said on Saturday they are working on a plan to allow homeowners back inside the perimeter.

The fire was sparked on Aug. 13.

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