In Colorado, wildfires may drive up costs of living in paradise
Sunday, June 23, 2013 - 02:30
in Earth & Climate
As Colorado wildfires set damage records, officials consider making building codes tougher and shifting fire costs to people who live in forests.JEFFERSON COUNTY, Colo. — As five major wildfires rage at the onset of a fire season far from over, many in this state are saying the time has come to consider toughening building regulations and shifting some fire protection costs to those who live in danger zones.