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The Following is a practice and preparation page for an upcoming article** Coal Seam Fire (2002)

The Coal Seam Fire was a wildland fire that occurred just southwest of Glenwood Springs, Co in June of 2002. The fire started on June 8, 2002 when an underground coal seam in nearby South Canyon ignited brush that was dry from drought conditions (citation comin). The fire burned for nearly two months, consumed 12,229 acres and burned 29 structures in Glenwood Springs, Co (citation coming).

Fire Origin
On Saturday June 8, 2002, a smoldering underground coal seam ignited dry brush just south of the South Canyon Landfill approximately 5 miles southwest of Glenwood Springs, Colorado. Fueled by heavy winds in excess of 50 mph, a wall of flame quickly spread north down South Canyon toward I-70 and west toward Glenwood Springs (citation coming). I-70 was engulfed by flame that quickly jumped over the four-lane interstate and the wide Colorado River racing towards the town of Glenwood Springs.

Fire's Spread
By 5:00 that afternoon the fire had crested the south flank of Storm King Mountain and was racing into subdivisions of West Glenwood Springs. The Robin Hood Mobile Home Park was first hit where almost 20 residences were destroyed. Simultaneously, the fire was spreading east on the north side of the Colorado River, engulfing Red Mountain in a towering wall of flame. Police worked quickly to evacuate West Glenwood Springs, including nearly 3,000 residents, who fled the dangerous, quick-moving blaze.

Incident Response
(This section will describe the incident response, including the air attack, and ground crews that battled the blaze)

Aftermath
(This section will describe the ultimate damage from the fire in number of acres consumed (12,229), homes destroyed (29), and dollar value of damages (over $6 million), with credible citations).

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