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With wildfires forcing tens of thousands from their homes, President Obama flies today to Colorado Springs to view the damage and thank firefighters.
Obama earlier today declared a major disaster in Colorado, allowing federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by the High Park and Waldo Canyon Fires.
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That wildfire devastation is terrible. I hope they give them more money for relief.
Posted by: Angie | July 11, 2012 at 02:57 PM