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'Whole Area Was On Fire': Evacuated Residents Watch As Firefighters Battle Platte River Fire

Video Credit: CBS 4 Denver - Duration: 01:52s - Published
'Whole Area Was On Fire': Evacuated Residents Watch As Firefighters Battle Platte River Fire

'Whole Area Was On Fire': Evacuated Residents Watch As Firefighters Battle Platte River Fire

Firefighters continue their battle with the Platte River Fire, Friday, by ground and by air.

CBS4’s crew watched as helicopters dropped buckets of water on hot spots.

Firefighters said crews were still working to knock down a few hot spots.


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