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June 17th, 2013
09:40 PM ET

Firefighters for hire: Homeowners hire private fire crews

Colorado's Black Forest fire is the most destructive forest fire in the state's history.

In a fire that has so far claimed more than 400 structures and two lives, some homeowners have an extra layer of protection: private firefighters called in to save certain houses, but not the entire community.

Martin Savidge reports for OutFront.
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