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Burro Fire: A day in its life

In a meadow northeast of Transfer Campground, a firefighter city has emerged as a strategic base to battle the 3,700-acre Burro Fire in nearby Bear Creek canyon. A fire isn’t done until it’s cold.

416 firefighters save home

Video from Platte Canyon Fire Protection District of firefighters saving Mary Ellen Gann's High Meadows Ranch home. Courtesy of Mary Ellen Gann

Hermosa Creek before and after

Hermosa Creek before and after

416 Fire: Reader photos June 15-17, 2018

Herald readers share their photos from the 416 Fire and support of firefighting efforts. If you have photos to share, please email claws@bcimedia.com. Reminder: do not go to the fire to take photos. Please stay clear of the area. Also, do not fly drones over the fire area; it is illegal.

416 Fire June 13

The 416 Fire burns its way to the west and north on June 13 as evacuees in areas along U.S. Highway 550 are allowed to go home.