Wildfires have caused 'a level of devastation' not seen before in Colorado, congressman says

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• 'Please act quickly': Thousands flee wildfires in Colorado

  

  Wind gusts up to 115 mph fueled the fires, which forced the evacuation of two towns near Boulder

• Wildfires have caused 'a level of devastation' not seen before in Colorado, congressman says

• The National Weather Service called the situation in Colorado 'life-threatening'