RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostA wildfire burning in the Evergreen area of Jefferson County on July 13, 2020. (RJ Sangosti, The Denver Post)
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostA helicopter attempts to douse the flames of a wildfire burning in the Evergreen area of Jefferson County on July 13, 2020.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostPeople watch as crews battle a wildfire from the air burning in the Evergreen area of Jefferson County on July 13, 2020.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostA wildfire burning in the Evergreen area of Jefferson County on July 13, 2020.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostA wildfire burning in the Evergreen area of Jefferson County on July 13, 2020.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostA wildfire burning in the Evergreen area of Jefferson County on July 13, 2020.
Lindsay Pierce Martin, Special to The Denver PostPeople watch as a helicopter hovers above Evergreen Lake as emergency responders fight a wildfire burning nearby in Jefferson County on Monday afternoon, July 13, 2020. The fire has prompted the evacuation of about 1000 homes, sheriffs officials said.
Lindsay Pierce Martin, Special to The Denver PostSome flames are seen on a ridge near Evergreen Lake as emergency responders fight a wildfire in Jefferson County on Monday afternoon, July 13, 2020. The fire has prompted the evacuation of about 1000 homes, sheriff's officials said.
Lindsay Pierce Martin, Special to The Denver PostA man looks out over Evergreen Lake as a wildfire burns nearby in Jefferson County on Monday afternoon, July 13, 2020. The fire has prompted the evacuation of about 1000 homes, sheriff's officials said.
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A wildfire burning in the Evergreen area of Jefferson County on July 13, 2020. (RJ Sangosti, The Denver Post)
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A wildfire burning in the Evergreen area of Jefferson County prompted the evacuation of about 1,000 homes on Monday, July 13, 2020.
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