www.zerohedge.com By Tyler Durden
Update (1315ET):Â Dry conditions and 100 mph winds fueled dangerous wildfires that swept through suburban areas of Denver, destroying upwards of 1,000 homes. The flames caused more than 30,000 people to evacuate the area.
At a news conference Friday morning, authorities said that 1,000 homes have been burned and noted no fatalities reported so far. They said 200 people are in emergency shelters.
Authorities believe the wildfires were sparked by down power lines and spread rapidly due to severe drought and high winds.
On Thursday, Gov. Jared Polis declared a state of emergency. President Biden offered Polis a major disaster declaration which provides disaster relief on a federal level.
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