Evacuations lifted in Highland Lakes Fire burning in Teller County
Homeowners were allowed to return home on Wednesday after they were forced out by the Highland Lakes Fire burning in Teller County.
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Homeowners were allowed to return home on Wednesday after they were forced out by the Highland Lakes Fire burning in Teller County.
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