Congressman Neguse Issues Statement on the First Anniversary of the Marshall Fire

Lafayette, CO — Today, Congressman Joe Neguse, Co-Chair of the Bipartisan Congressional Wildfire Caucus, issued the following statement marking a year since the Marshall Fire in Colorado’s 2nd Congressional District. He will join the impacted communities at events commemorating the anniversary later today. 

“The Marshall Fire devastated neighborhoods across Louisville, Superior, and unincorporated Boulder County – destroying over a thousand homes and businesses, and resulting in the tragic loss of life. This catastrophic disaster would shortly become known as the most destructive fire in Colorado’s history.

“Today is a solemn reminder of everything that the families in our community lost that day. But it is also a reminder of the incredible resiliency and kindness of the people of our community and our state, who have supported each other and our fellow citizens every step of the way during the past year as we’ve begun the long road of recovery. 

“Natural disasters have the power to reshape our communities for years to come, and as we pause to reflect on the progress made over the past year, we are reminded of the fact that many families and businesses are still very much in recovery. Today, and everyday, we recommit ourselves to redoubling our efforts to make the recovery process as quick and effective as possible.”

Individuals impacted by the Marshall Fire can continue to find a list of resources offered by our office, here, and our team is always available to assist constituents directly as they navigate the road ahead. The Boulder County government has also compiled a list of resources and events available to those affected by the Marshall Fire, view here. 

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