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Lowline fire expanding north of Gunnison as firefighters retreat and set backfires

Forest Service officials anticipate long-term ecological benefits

Firefighters tasked with suppressing flames often rely on air tankers that drop loads of red fire retardant chemicals near homes built in woods. (AP Photo)
Firefighters tasked with suppressing flames often rely on air tankers that drop loads of red fire retardant chemicals near homes built in woods. (AP Photo)
Bruce Finley of The Denver Post
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The lightning-sparked Lowline fire burning in western Colorado north of Gunnison has expanded to 1,331 acres as firefighters retreat and set deliberate backfires in an effort to reduce thick fallen trees in the forests.
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