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The Hayman Fire started 95 miles southwest of Denver, Colorado, on June 8, 2002, and became the largest fire in the state's recorded history. Hundreds of forestry officials and firefighters fought the fast-moving inferno, which caused nearly $40 million in damages, burned 133 homes and forced the evacuation of 5,340 people. The cause of the wildfire was found to be arson.

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The Hayman Fire started 95 miles southwest of Denver, Colorado, on June 8, 2002, and became the largest fire in the state's recorded history. Hundreds of forestry officials and firefighters fought the fast-moving inferno, which caused nearly $40 million in damages, burned 133 homes and forced the evacuation of 5,340 people. The cause of the wildfire was found to be arson.