Fire Rages Across Colorado With Historic Gusto

by Megan Verlee, NPR

The Waldo Canyon wild fire in Colorado is threatening the city of Colorado Springs and the U.S. Air Force Academy there. The fire doubled in size overnight. Public safety officials have issued more than 32,000 mandatory evacuation orders. This latest fire is now one of the largest in the state's history.

Broadcast Dates

• All Things Considered, June 27, 2012