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A dead cow lies in the burned-out forest left by the Hayman Fire.

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Call NumberRMN-042-4461CreatorLinda McConnellSummaryPULITZER PRIZE PHOTOGRAPH: A dead cow, consumed by a massive wall of flames, lies in the burned-out forest left by the Hayman Fire. Livestock and wildlife died in the blaze southwest of Denver, which consumed tens of thousands of acres. This photograph is one of a series of images by the Rocky Mountain News Photography Staff of the largest wildfires in Colorado history. The News' photographers won the 2003 Pulitzer Prize for Breaking News Photography for their coverage.SubjectHayman Fire (Colo.)Forest firesColorado on Fire2003 Pulitzer Prize (Breaking News Photography)Geographic AreaDenver (Colo.)CollectionRocky Mountain News Pulitzer PrizesLanguageeng

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Creator's TitleStaff PhotographerOriginal PublisherRocky Mountain News

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A dead cow lies in the burned-out forest left by the Hayman Fire.