listen to the crackling of the flames. this, just one of the 379 homes now reduced to rubble in what is now called the most destructive wildfire in colorado state history. the black forest wildfire scorched nearly 16,000 acres of land. the flames threatening majoring cities like colorado springs. it was extremely fast moving. i kept my family here too long. we thought we were safe. it was crossing the street to the south of us. reporter: the inferno is now deadly, taking the lives of two people in the midst of evacua evacuating. 40 minutes after they started packing, the flames were on their doorstep. our heart gos out to their loved ones. our thoughts and prayers are with all the people who have been hurt by the fire. reporter: thousands fleeing their homes. for some, like the coin family, they are facing the reality of
south of us within minutes. reporter: the inferno moving rapidly is now deadly. taking the lives of two people who were in the midst of evacuating. fire officials say just 40 minutes after the victims started packing, the flames were on their doorstep. our hearts go out to the loved ones. and our thoughts and prayers are with all the people hurt in this fire. reporter: thousands fleeing their homes and for some like the coin family, they re facing the reality of losing their house. probably the worst thing i ve seen in my life. you have that moment when you say, is that really my house? reporter: 750 firefighters working tirelessly to contain the flames. what did you say? reporter: now we re getting a rare look from inside the fire lines. watch as air force academy firefighter brandon eubanks aids in the battle against the inferno. give me some water! reporter: working diligently alongside his team to extinguish the flames. the black forest is just one of