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Containment Slightly Increases At Cameron Peak Fire

LARIMER COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4) - Firefighters have contained 94% of the Cameron Peak Fire -- up slightly in recent days. The fire has burned 208,913 acres, the most in Colorado's history.

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Crews extinguished more hotspots on Saturday, but face drier and warmer conditions with increased potential for fire behavior on Monday.

A Stage 2 fire restriction is in place in the Canyon Lakes Ranger District which means campfires are prohibited.

The fire burned more than 220 homes. It began on Aug. 13. A cause is still under investigation.

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