Wildfires burn through Colorado (40 images)

A large multi-blade firefighting helicopter takes off from the US Air Force Academy's landing fields to continue battling the fire at the Waldo Canyon fire in Colorado Springs, Colorado on June 29, 2012. The fire is fifteen percent contained with one reported fatality and 347 home destroyed. The fire is the most destructive in Colorado history. UPI/Gary C. Caskey

A resident holds a thank you sign as firefighters drive past to continue battling the fire at the Waldo Canyon fire in Colorado Springs, Colorado on June 29, 2012. The fire is fifteen percent contained with one reported fatality and 347 home destroyed. The fire is the most destructive in Colorado history. UPI/Gary C. Caskey

A firefighter waves acknowledging the wellwishers lining the streets at the Waldo Canyon fire in Colorado Springs, Colorado on June 29, 2012. The fire is fifteen percent contained with one reported fatality and 347 home destroyed. The fire is the most destructive in Colorado history. UPI/Gary C. Caskey

Well wishers line the street leading firefighters to the fire at the Waldo Canyon fire in Colorado Springs, Colorado on June 29, 2012. The fire is fifteen percent contained with one reported fatality and 347 home destroyed. The fire is the most destructive in Colorado history. UPI/Gary C. Caskey