Heat, Wind, Clear Skies Intensify Junkins Fire

WESTCLIFFE, Colo. (AP) – Firefighters say warmer-than-normal weather, clear skies and low humidity are intensifying a wildfire burning near Westcliffe that has destroyed nine homes.
Officials on Sunday urged drivers to watch out for higher levels of smoke on the road that can impair visibility. They also warned drivers not to slow down or stop unexpectedly to observe firefighting efforts. Airplanes and helicopters, including two Black Hawks from the Colorado National Guard, are being used