Colorado officials watch reservoirs, infrastructure as wildfires rage nearby
As crews aggressively fight four Front Range wildfires, Colorado water officials say water delivery has not been interrupted even as they keep a close eye on nearby infrastructure that could be impacted. The Alexander Mountain fire, the Stone Canyon fire, the Quarry fire and the Lake Shore fire led to one fatality, forced thousands of people from their homes, and burned structures as of Wednesday, even as dry and sweltering conditions are forecast to continue on the Front Range. Among the resources in the path of danger are reservoirs, power lines, treatment plants, and miles of canals and pipes that deliver water to cities, farms and ecosystems across the Front Range and eastern Colorado.
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