History: June 26 (#4)

History: June 26 (#4)
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June 26, 2012 The Waldo Canyon fire descends into the Mountain Shadows neighborhood in Colorado Springs burning 347 homes in a matter of hours and killing two people.

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On June 26, in the year 2012: The Waldo Canyon fire descends into the Mountain Shadows neighborhood in Colorado Springs burning 347 homes in a matter of hours and killing two people. The Waldo Canyon fire was a forest fire that started approximately 4 miles (6.

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Why June 26, 2012 matters: The Waldo Canyon fire descends into the Mountain Shadows neighborhood in Colorado Springs burning 347 homes in a matter of hours and killing two people. What began on this day left a lasting mark on history. The effects were felt immediately and continued to shape events, ideas, and lives long afterwards.

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Historical context: June 26, 2012 The 21st century has already seen profound shifts: the digital revolution ha s connected billions while reshaping politics and culture; climate change has emerged as a defining crisis; and new powers have risen to challenge the world order that followed the Cold War. The event on this day: The Waldo Canyon fire descends into the Mountain Shadows neighborhood in Colorado Springs burning 347 homes in a matter of hours and killing two people. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Waldo_Canyon_Fire (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)