In October 2020, the East Troublesome Fire exploded, forcing a mass evacuation of Estes Park as ash rained from the sky. In this episode, we explore how the town responded to the dual threats of a wildfire and a pandemic, and the hard choices they faced in order to protect their community.
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Episode Credits:
Reporting, writing, hosting: Kristan Uhlenbrock
Reporting, writing, editing: Carson Frame
Editing, marketing: Tricia Waddell
Production support: Nicole Delaney
Fact-checking: Kate Long
Sound design: Seth Samuel
Original music: Ryan Flores
Additional music: Epidemic Sound
Studio recording: Denver Community Media
