The Cameron Peak fire burned more than 208,000 acres and more than 460 structures, to the tune of $6 million in property losses. The east troublesome fire on the border of my district killed two people. Coloradans also suffered severe health issues resulting from significant smoke from these fires. Wildfire smoke causes serious disorders, including eye and respiratory tract infections, reduced lung function, bronchitis, exasperation of asthma, and even premature death. (24:40–24:47)
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Asserts that the East Troublesome fire killed two people.
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