Sterry Fire sparked by downed power lines, investigators say
Investigators say power lines knocked down due to powerful winds sparked a wildfire in Northern Colorado on Thursday.
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Investigators say power lines knocked down due to powerful winds sparked a wildfire in Northern Colorado on Thursday.
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