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State Lending Money To Businesses Affected By 416 Fire

LA PLATA COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4) -  Colorado is launching a program to help small businesses impacted by the 416 Fire in La Plata County.

The state will lend up to $30,000 to help shops stay open and keep employees.

The 416 Fire has charred more than 34,000 acres near Durango. It forced the closure of the Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad.

The fire is 36 percent contained.

LINK: Colorado Microloans Information

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