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Colorado wildfires: President Obama declares disaster

US President Barack Obama has issued a disaster declaration for Colorado, where wildfires have forced tens of thousands from their homes.

The move paves the way for access to federal funds to combat the blaze, and comes just hours before Mr Obama is due to visit the state.

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