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Cameron Peak Fire: Crews Make Progress With 15% Containment

LARIMER COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4)- Fire crews are making more progress on the Cameron Peak Fire. The wildfire burning in Larimer County is 15% contained as of Friday.

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(credit: Canyon Lakes Ranger)

Crews from the fireline posted pictures on Facebook showing just what it takes to dig those lines by hand and with dozers.

Any line they have to construct must be monitored for several days to make sure the fire doesn't jump the line.

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(credit: Canyon Lakes Ranger)

The Cameron Peak Fire has burned more than 102,000 acres, making it the fourth largest in Colorado history.

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