When the Waldo Canyon Fire started burning into the City of Colorado Springs on June 23, 2012, it wiped out homes and ruined people’s lives. Through strong leadership, key resources arrived for victims.
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — In the aftermath of what is still 10 years later one of the most destructive wildfires in Colorado’s history, Waldo Canyon Fire victims needed hope, resources, and a plan to try to recover.
”It was like some supernatural force had unleashed the most incredible flame-thrower you can imagine down on Mountain Shadows. Our firefighters didn’t have a chance. Our city limits are right at the top of Mountain Shadows,” said former Colorado Springs Mayor Steve Bach. ”I asked our emergency management staff, 'What’s our plan for helping people recover from this?'" he said.
As people sorted through the rubble and what was left of their homes, Mayor Bach met with Bob Cutter, a personal friend and business leader who helped spearhead a private sector response to help victims.
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