Biggest wildfires in U.S. history

POSTED: 09:15 AM PDT Jun 12, 2012    UPDATED: 05:02 AM PDT Jun 12, 2013 

As wildfires torch homes across Colorado, take a look at the biggest wildfires in U.S. history.

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Fast-moved flames have burned dozens of homes and forced thousands to evacuate parts of Colorado. "Complacency is a dangerous gamble," El Paso County Sheriff Terry Maketa said. "Be prepared to leave and leave orderly."

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