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Photos of the Calwood Fire as it approached Hwy 36

Calwood Fire, Oct. 17, 2020
Calwood Fire, Oct. 17, 2020. Photo by Ben Nelson, Envision Studio, Boulder, Colorado.

Ben Nelson, a professional photographer at Envision Studio in Boulder, Colorado, took these photos as the Calwood Fire was spreading toward Highway 36 northwest of Boulder.

Calwood Fire, Oct. 17, 2020
Calwood Fire, Oct. 17, 2020. Photo by Ben Nelson, Envision Studio, Boulder, Colorado.
Calwood Fire, Oct. 17, 2020
A lead plane assesses the Calwood Fire, Oct. 17, 2020 for possible air tanker targets. Photo by Ben Nelson, Envision Studio, Boulder, Colorado.
Calwood Fire, Oct. 17, 2020
Calwood Fire, Oct. 17, 2020. Photo by Ben Nelson, Envision Studio, Boulder, Colorado.

You can follow Ben on Instagram: @_bennelson and @envisionstudio
and on Twitter: @envisionBen

The Calwood Fire has burned 8,700 acres and destroyed over 20 homes.

To see all articles on Wildfire Today about the Calwood Fire including the most recent, click here.

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