Colfax Homeowners Return To See What's Left After River Fire
Colfax residents described escaping the River Fire as flames pushed closer to their front doors.
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Colfax residents described escaping the River Fire as flames pushed closer to their front doors.
A day after the River Fire sparked in Nevada and Placer counties, firefighters feel they've made good progress on the flames.
The battle to stop the spread of the River Fire in Nevada and Placer County is continuing into the night.
Denise Clark, who moved to Colfax just three months ago, witnessed the flames overtake her neighborhood and her home.
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