Woodland Heights Fire

During a time of tragedy we all look for ways to help, and there are so many ways you can pitch in to help those affected by the wildfires in area. There is a new way to help the firefighters who have been injured or lost their own homes during the 2012 wildfire season, and also get a cool keepsake for yourself.

In relativity to some of the other fires burning across Colorado, the Woodland Heights Fire was small. As far as destruction goes, it was anything but small. 24 structures including 22 homes were lost in the blaze that burned only 27.3 acres. Officials have determined the fire was likely caused by an electrical line rubbing against a pine tree during high winds.

The Woodland Heights Fire destroyed 20 homes in Estes Park over the weekend. How can you help the those affected by the Estes Park fire? The Estes Park Soaring Eagles 4H Group and the Town of Estes Park have set up shop to collect items for the High Park Fire and the Woodland Heights Fire victims and firefighters.

Officials say 27.3 acres burned around homes on the west side of Estes Park on Saturday. At least 22 homes and two structures burned. According to officials, even though many had to leave their houses extremely quickly, everyone made it out and no one was injured.