Governor says national guard will support first responders as state becomes latest in west to battle several major fires
One person has died and at least five homes were destroyed as Colorado becomes the latest western state to battle several major wildfires.
The Boulder county sheriff, Curtis Johnson, reported the death was discovered in one of the five homes burned by the Stone Canyon fire near the town of Lyon, but did not provide further details. The fire has burned more than 1,500 acres (607 hectares) and was reported 20% contained on Wednesday evening.
Continue reading…Governor says national guard will support first responders as state becomes latest in west to battle several major firesOne person has died and at least five homes were destroyed as Colorado becomes the latest western state to battle several major wildfires.The Boulder county sheriff, Curtis Johnson, reported the death was discovered in one of the five homes burned by the Stone Canyon fire near the town of Lyon, but did not provide further details. The fire has burned more than 1,500 acres (607 hectares) and was reported 20% contained on Wednesday evening. Continue reading…