A wildfire is burning at John Martin State Wildfire area in southeast Colorado. Updates:
DENVER — A wildfire has been reported at John Martin Reservoir State Wildlife Area in the southeast part of Colorado.
A helicopter is helping to battle the fire and Colorado Parks and Wildlife is asking people to avoid the area around the state park to allow emergency crews to respond to the fire.
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