An entrepreneur, Howie Danzik serves as the president of Danzik Enterprises. Through his company, he talks to audiences all over the country about free enterprise and starting their own businesses. A resident of Colorado, Howie Danzik and his family lost their Colorado Springs home in June of 2012, due to the Waldo Canyon Fires.
One of the most devastating natural disasters in Colorado history, the Waldo Canyon Fires started on July 23, 2012, at noon. The catastrophe continued for nearly a month, and firefighters eventually contained the fire on July 18. By the end of the event, it had burned over 18,000 acres of land held by national forests and private citizens. Nearly 350 homes were destroyed, and 32,000 people had to be evacuated. National landmarks such as Headwater Fountain Creek, West Monument Creek, and Lower Monument Creek also received damage.
A year after the event, the cause of the fire remains a mystery. However, the region has received praise for its prompt ability to respond to such a disaster. By June 26, 2013, a majority of the houses were being rebuilt, and other cities and states were seeking its advice on how to recover from similar situations. Additionally, the Colorado Springs Fire Department adopted new policies and training to better enable them to contend with wildfires.
One of the most devastating natural disasters in Colorado history, the Waldo Canyon Fires started on July 23, 2012, at noon. The catastrophe continued for nearly a month, and firefighters eventually contained the fire on July 18. By the end of the event, it had burned over 18,000 acres of land held by national forests and private citizens. Nearly 350 homes were destroyed, and 32,000 people had to be evacuated. National landmarks such as Headwater Fountain Creek, West Monument Creek, and Lower Monument Creek also received damage.
A year after the event, the cause of the fire remains a mystery. However, the region has received praise for its prompt ability to respond to such a disaster. By June 26, 2013, a majority of the houses were being rebuilt, and other cities and states were seeking its advice on how to recover from similar situations. Additionally, the Colorado Springs Fire Department adopted new policies and training to better enable them to contend with wildfires.