Colorado Wildfires Bring 1,000 Firefighters

Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, reports on two massive Colorado wildfires that have triggered the deployment of over 1,000 firefighters. The Lee Fire has consumed 130,000 acres, making it the fifth largest in state history, while the Elk Fire has burned more than 14,000 acres. Gusty winds, extreme drought, and dry vegetation are fueling rapid fire growth, with containment efforts hampered by dangerous weather conditions.