Colorado Coop Rebuilds During Ongoing Fire
Posted on Jun 25, 2012 in Environmental, Grid & Infrastructure | Comments Off on Colorado Coop Rebuilds During Ongoing Fire
Poudre Valley Rural Electric Association is assessing fire damage and recovery efforts in the face of an ongoing wildfire that has burned more than 68,200 acres and destroyed 189 homes through June 21. Nearly 2,000 firefighters from several states are on the ground trying to control the fire which has caused nearly $20 million in damage. About 700 of the coop’s nearly 36,000 meters are currently without power. However, crews have restored service to some areas that were previously evacuated due to the fire threat. Click here for more on this ongoing story.
