Colorado wildfires destroy hundreds of homes, force evacuations near Denver05:41
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December 31, 2021

Wildfires propelled by high winds forced tens of thousands of people to evacuate towns outside Denver. The fire has destroyed hundreds of homes.

Here & Now's Scott Tong speaks with Trevor Hughes, Denver-based national correspondent for USA TODAY.

This segment aired on December 31, 2021.