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Fires Across Colorado May Burn for Some Time

Eight wildfires are burning out of control in Colorado and some may last until Fall. It's the result of a "perfect storm" of weather conditions and insect infestations that hasn't been seen before. That's according to Douglas Rideout, Professor of Forest Economics and Director of the WESTFIRE Research Center at Colorado State University.

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By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

Eight wildfires are burning out of control in Colorado and some may last until Fall. It's the result of a "perfect storm" of weather conditions and insect infestations that hasn't been seen before. That's according to Douglas Rideout, Professor of Forest Economics and Director of the WESTFIRE Research Center at Colorado State University.

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    Warren Olney

    former KCRW broadcaster

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    Andrea Brody

    Senior Producer, KCRW's Life Examined and To the Point podcast

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    Katie Cooper

    Producer, 'One year Later'

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    Anna Scott

    Former KCRW Housing and Homelessness Reporter

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    Douglas Rideout

    Colorado State University

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