Lower North Fork Fire victims: Zero State Compensation

[lazierfan]

A State liability rant, so if the moderators need to move this post then do it.


Colorado, due to its state liability caps, and Bill Bruce laws, have but a mere pittance available to the death and dwelling liability after starting a huge forest fire in the foothills of the Front Range after an unattended state 'controlled burn' went into a full-fledged forest fire in a matter of a few hours.

Now, a year later, the state still has not even admitted full liability nor taken steps to compensate losses.

Now the Governor and the state Attorney General are under fire:

Full article with history links on 7NEWS - One year after Lower North Fork Fire, survivors are no closer to compensation from Colorado - Local Story

 

[lazierfan]

Congratulations to Marshall Zelinger and Deb Stanley for bringing more attention to the Lower North Fork Fire; the Peabody Award will just bring more deserved groups to aid the victims; and hopefully drive The State of Colorado to the correct decision.

Investigating the Fire (KMGH-TV)
KMGH-TV, Denver
After a controlled burn by the Colorado State Forest Service turned deadly, KMGH reporters uncovered mistakes and miscommunication that resulted in legislative changes that will compensate the victims and guard against future tragedies.

72nd Annual Peabody Awards: Complete List of Winners | George Foster Peabody Awards

 

[dw2872]

Marshall Zelinger is a great investigative reporter. I loved to watch him expose issues when he used to work down here in Colorado Springs at KRDO.

I am glad this issue is getting the attention it deserves.