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Portion of the Sharpe Fire within Colorado now 100% contained

Krdo · · 531 words · By Michael Logerwell
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“The portion of the Sharpe Fire that's burning in Colorado is now 100% contained, according to the U.S. Forest Service (USFS).”
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While evidence confirms the existence of the Sharpe Fire in Colorado, none of the provided search results or Wikipedia entries mention the fire reaching 100% containment or a specific announcement on May 20.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026 Colorado Rapids season is the 31st season of the club's existence and the 31st season in Major League Soccer (MLS), and the top tier of American soccer pyramid.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Colorado_Rapids_season
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This page documents wildfires across the United States in 2026 that have burned more than 1,000 acres (400 hectares), produced significant structural damage or casualties, or otherwise been notable. A…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_United_States_wildfires
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Colorado Coalfield War was a major labor uprising in the southern and central Colorado Front Range between September 1913 and December 1914. Striking began in late summer 1913, organized by the Un…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colorado_Coalfield_War
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“The announcement was shared on Wednesday, May 20, at about 6:30 p.m.”
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No evidence in the provided results mentions a specific announcement time of 6:30 p.m. on May 20 regarding containment.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Big Sur () is a rugged and mountainous section of the Central Coast of the U.S. state of California, between Carmel Highlands and San Simeon, where the Santa Lucia Mountains rise abruptly from the Pac…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Bixby Bridge, also known as Bixby Creek Bridge, on the Big Sur coast of California, is one of the most photographed bridges in California due to its aesthetic design, "graceful architecture and magnif…
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“Up to this point, the Sharpe Fire had burned 16,240 acres in Colorado, near the Oklahoma border.”
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Multiple independent sources confirm the fire burned approximately 16,240 acres in Colorado. One source explicitly states 'The U.S. Forest Service said about 16,240 acres are burning... specifically in Colorado'.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This page documents wildfires across the United States in 2026 that have burned more than 1,000 acres (400 hectares), produced significant structural damage or casualties, or otherwise been notable. A…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Colorado Coalfield War was a major labor uprising in the southern and central Colorado Front Range between September 1913 and December 1914. Striking began in late summer 1913, organized by the Un…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colorado_Coalfield_War
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Colorado Rapids are an American professional soccer club based in the Denver metropolitan area. The Rapids compete in Major League Soccer (MLS) as a member of the Western Conference. Founded in 19…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colorado_Rapids
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“The Pueblo Interagency Zone Type III Team assumed command of the Sharpe Fire on Monday.”
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The provided evidence mentions the fire's location and general firefighting efforts, but does not mention the 'Pueblo Interagency Zone Type III Team' taking command on Monday.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Cerro Grande Fire was a prescribed-burn forest fire in Los Alamos, New Mexico, United States of America, that occurred in May of 2000. The fire started as a controlled burn on May 4, 2000, and bec…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cerro_Grande_Fire
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Grand Canyon is a steep-sided canyon carved by the Colorado River in Arizona, United States. The Grand Canyon is 277 miles (446 km) long, up to 18 miles (29 km) wide and attains a depth of over a …
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“As of 7:20 p.m. on May 19, 2026, the agency confirmed the fire had burned 16,240 acres in Colorado, and firefighters had achieved 81% containment.”
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One source mentions the fire is 'now 10% contained' and another mentions '81% containment' in its title, but the specific timestamp of 7:20 p.m. on May 19 is not corroborated across multiple sources in the provided text.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026 Colorado Rapids season is the 31st season of the club's existence and the 31st season in Major League Soccer (MLS), and the top tier of American soccer pyramid.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Colorado_Rapids_season
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This page documents wildfires across the United States in 2026 that have burned more than 1,000 acres (400 hectares), produced significant structural damage or casualties, or otherwise been notable. A…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_United_States_wildfires
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Colorado Coalfield War was a major labor uprising in the southern and central Colorado Front Range between September 1913 and December 1914. Striking began in late summer 1913, organized by the Un…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colorado_Coalfield_War
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“At that time, 100 people were on the scene fighting the blaze in an area south of Springfield.”
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One source explicitly states 'The U.S. Forest Service said there are 100 personnel combating the fire'. Another source mentions the fire was discovered in Cimarron County and mentions the Springfield Volunteer Fire Department, placing the activity in the Springfield area.
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web search NEUTRAL — The U.S. Forest Service said there are 100 personnel combating the fire as of the time of writing this. UPDATE Tuesday 6 a.m.: The wildfire burning on the Colorado/Oklahoma state line has reached a ne…
https://www.kktv.com/2026/05/19/sharpe-fire-burns-over-16000…
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web search NEUTRAL — Credit: Springfield Volunteer Fire Department. The blaze, dubbed the Sharpe Fire, was discovered in Cimarron County in the Oklahoma Panhandle on May 16 at around 05:30 local time (LT). It has since bu…
https://watchers.news/2026/05/18/state-of-disaster-emergency…
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web search NEUTRAL — Over 850 firefighters are fighting the flames, and the wildfire is 15% contained, with the cause still under investigation. Numerous fires burning in Riverside County trigger evacuations.
https://www.foxweather.com/weather-news/drought-severe-weath…
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“As of now, an estimated 28,200 acres have burned, about 18,000 of that in Colorado.”
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Three independent sources confirm the estimated 28,200 total acres burned, with approximately 18,000 of those in Colorado.
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web search NEUTRAL — Firefighters said an estimated 28,200 acres have burned, about 18,000 of which are in Colorado.Polis’s office said the fire was estimated to be over 28,000 acres. The Springfield Volunteer Fire Depart…
https://www.kktv.com/2026/05/19/sharpe-fire-baca-county-near…
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web search NEUTRAL — Sharpe Fire consumes an estimated 18,000 acres in Colorado as fire officials warn of strong winds Monday. All evacuation orders lifted in Baca County, but officials say residents should be “very alert…
https://www.denver7.com/news/wildfire/sharpe-fire-consumes-a…
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web search NEUTRAL — As of now, an estimated 28,200 acres have burned, about 18,000 of that in Colorado.According to the Oklahoma Forestry Services, the Sharpe Fire started in the Oklahoma panhandle on Friday before quick…
https://krdo.com/news/2026/05/17/mandatory-evacuations-in-pl…
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“No occupied residences have been reported lost.”
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Two independent sources explicitly state that no occupied residences/homes have been reported lost.
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web search NEUTRAL — No occupied residences have been reported lost. At this time, no current evacuations remain in place but the wind is supposed to get bad again today.
https://krdo.com/news/2026/05/17/mandatory-evacuations-in-pl…
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web search NEUTRAL — The National Interagency Fire Center said the “Sharpe Fire” is now 10% contained. The fire has grown to about 28,609 acres, according to firefighters.Firefighters said no occupied homes have been repo…
https://www.kktv.com/2026/05/20/sharpe-fire-continues-burn-o…
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web search NEUTRAL — A State of Disaster Emergency has been declared for the state of Colorado due to the rapidly growing Sharpe Fire that has scorched 11 400 ha (28 000 acres).
https://watchers.news/2026/05/18/state-of-disaster-emergency…
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“All evacuation orders associated with the Sharpe Fire have been lifted as of Sunday night, according to Baca County Emergency Management.”
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Multiple sources confirm that evacuation orders in Baca County were lifted. Specifically, KRDO and another source mention 'All evacuation orders lifted in Baca County'.
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“The Springfield Volunteer Fire Department is reporting the fire sits around 30,000 acres, with 5% containment.”
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Two sources confirm the Springfield Volunteer Fire Department's report of approximately 28,000-30,000 acres and 5% containment.
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“On Sunday, Gov. Jared Polis made a disaster declaration, opening up more state resources to help fight the fire.”
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“According to the Oklahoma Forestry Services, the Sharpe Fire started in the Oklahoma Panhandle on Friday and quickly spread across the border into Colorado.”
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“Campo is located in Baca County, close to the Colorado-Oklahoma Border.”
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“An emergency shelter has been set up at the school in Springfield, CO, off W 5th Street.”
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“The Campo School District announced that graduation has been postponed while they keep resources open to help with the fire.”
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