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Aug. 1, 2024: Governor Polis on the wildfire fight; What smoke does to the human body

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Alexander Mountain fire aircraft
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A firefighting aircraft approaches the smoke plume of the Alexander Mountain fire on Monday, July 29, 2024, seen from near Masonville. It’s unclear what started the blaze, but it has forced authorities to order the evacuation of nearby residents in the foothills west of Loveland.

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Does Colorado have what it needs to fight so many wildfires at once? Governor Jared Polis discusses the three current blazes and how federal funds could help in combating them. Then, fire's effect on the air we breathe is significant. And as climate change supercharges the season, health effects become a bigger and bigger concern, says pulmonologist Dr. David Beuther. Also, a new superheroine whose tag line is, “transforming disabilities into SUPERabilities.” And, celebrating Colorado Day.