Two killed as Colorado wildfire burns 360 homesJune 14, 2013 - 11:03 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Two people have been killed by a wildfire raging north of the U.S. city of Colorado Springs, police said. Their bodies were recovered from the Black Forest area, where the blaze destroyed at least 360 homes since it started on Tuesday, June 13. Some 38,000 people have left their homes in what authorities have described as the most destructive wildfire in Colorado's history. It is one of three blazes currently burning in the state. A fire is currently threatening the world's highest suspension bridge on the Arkansas River. It charred about 3,150 acres (1,275 hectares) and was 20% contained, authorities said on Thursday. Tourist structures on either side of the Arkansas River have already been damaged. Meanwhile a third blaze, sparked by lightning, was burning further north in Rocky Mountain National Park, BBC News reported. Top stories Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". Partner news | 17 bridges collapse as a result of floods in Armenia As a result of floods in Armenia’s northern Lori and Tavush provinces, 17 bridges, including five large ones, have collapsed. Ex-mayor of Karabakh capital arrested in Yerevan Ex-mayor of the Nagorno-Karabakh city of Stepanakert David Sargsyan has been arrested for 20 days. 269 people evacuated amid severe floods in Armenia’s north According to the Interior Ministry, 269 people have been evacuated from their homes in Lori and Tavush provinces. Armenian delegation participating in NATO PA session The delegation is headed by Andranik Kocharyan, the chairman of the standing committee on defense and security matters. |