Declares Emergency for Leroux Fire Response
Colorado executive order · EO D 2025 016
Why it matters
Local governments and nonprofits helping with the fire can get state money to cover their costs. The fire burned 195 acres and is now 100% contained.
What it does
- Makes the Leroux Fire in Delta County a state disaster emergency, effective August 4, 2025
- Lets state agencies send staff and equipment to help fight the fire and recover
- Directs state agencies to seek all available federal money for response and recovery
- Moves $41,000 from a state reserve fund into the Disaster Emergency Fund for fire costs
- Lets the state give that $41,000 to government agencies and nonprofits, available for 72 months
Signed
Signed (2025-08-28) by Governor Jared Polis as Executive Order D 2025 016
About this order
Declares a state disaster emergency for the Leroux Fire, orders state agencies to help, and moves $41,000 into a fund for fire costs.
Declaring a Disaster Emergency Due to the Leroux Fire in Delta County
Perspectives
💬 The case for
Local governments and emergency response groups would likely say the order speeds up help and shared resources. It also brings in money for fire costs.
💬 The case against
Some taxpayer groups would likely say the state is spending reserve money on a fire that is already contained. They may question whether the $41,000 is enough.
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