Biggest wildfires in U.S. history

POSTED: 9:15 AM Jun 12 2012 UPDATED: 5:02 AM Jun 12 2013

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

Black Forest Fire — 1 / 12

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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."

Black Forest Fire

Biggest Wildfires - Generic

Biggest Wildfires - Wallow

Biggest Wildfires - Murphy

Biggest Wildfires - Yellowstone

Biggest Wildfires - Silverton

Biggest Wildfires - Michigan

Biggest Wildfires - Peshtigo

Biggest Wildfires - Taylor

Biggest Wildfires - California

Biggest Wildfires - 1910

Biggest Wildfires - Miramichi

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