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  "path": "/2026/05/18/state-of-disaster-emergency-declared-for-colorado-as-sharpe-fire-grows-to-over-11-400-ha-28-000-acres/",
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  "textContent": "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). Mandatory evacuations were issued for Campo and surrounding rural areas in southeastern Colorado after the Sharpe Fire crossed from Oklahoma under critical fire weather conditions on Sunday, May 17, 2026.\n\nSource",
  "title": "State of Disaster Emergency declared for Colorado as Sharpe Fire grows to over 11 400 ha (28 000 acres)"
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