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Ritter seeks disaster declaration after Crowley County fire
ORDWAY, Colo. -
Gov. Bill Ritter has asked the federal Small Business Administration to declare Crowley County a disaster area after a wildfire that killed two firefighters, destroyed eight homes and charred 14 square miles. A disaster designation would make low-interest loans available to qualifying homeowners and businesses to rebuild. The fire broke out Tuesday in Ordway, about 120 miles southeast of Denver. Investigators say it was started by a trash and hay pile that had been intentionally burned but not fully extinguished. They recommended against criminal charges. --- Information from: The Pueblo Chieftain, http://www.chieftain.com |