2016 Year In Review: Colorado Fire & Ice

By Raetta Holdman
Coloradans love the great outdoors but sometimes, it poses a risk. From blizzards to fire, here’s a look at how the environment made news in 2016.
Cold Springs FireNeighbors had complained about illegal camping near their homes in Nederland for months, then in July, the worst happened. Investigators say two men from Alabama failed to properly put out their campfire, sparking a wildfire that destroyed eight homes and burned 500 acres. In some cases, homeowners ignored evac