Biden Tours Colorado Wildfire Scene, Calls it “Blinking Code Red” for US

President Joe Biden described the Marshall wildfire in Colorado as a “blinking code red for our nation,” after touring the damage caused by the fire.

Close to 1,000 structures and more than 6,000 acres were destroyed by the fire in Louisville, Superior and surrounding areas.

 

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President Joe Biden described the Marshall wildfire in Colorado as a “blinking code red for our nation,” after touring the damage caused by the fire. Close to 1,000 structures and more than 6,000 acres were destroyed by the fire in Louisville, Superior and surrounding areas.   See also  Grass Fire Destroys Colorado Houses

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