Black Forest Fire claims 482 homes, 55% contained BLACK FOREST - Some mandatory evacuations for the Black Forest Fire were lifted Saturday night. Residents to the north were allowed to begin returning home at 8 p.m. Saturday. They'll remain under pre-evacuation and must be ready to go at a moment's notice.
June 16, 2013 - 9 News Denver
Black Forest fire 55% contained; some evacuees allowed to go home Thousands of people were allowed to return home Saturday evening after fire crews increased their hold on the Black Forest fire. Many more, though, remained displaced, and officials asked those blaze-battered residents for patience while firefighters finish the job.
June 16, 2013 - Denver Post