About this episode

The episode discusses the community's efforts to save a town from a fire and highlights issues like air quality in Denver and an inspiring story from a United Airlines pilot.

A small town was saved by its neighbors from the Aspen Acres Fire. - Again, Denver's air quality is the worst in the U.S. - A United Airlines pilot hopes his story inspires kids battling severe illnesses. Episode Credits Produced by Kyle Clark, Mallory Harris and Marilyn Moore Reporting by Marshall Zellinger, Marc Sallinger, Angeline McCall, Spencer Soicher and Evan Kruegel Editing and mixing by Geoff Sawtell Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, X, Threads, and Blueksy You can email us anytime at next@9news.com or text us at (303) 871-1491

People in this episode

Host: Kyle Clark

Topics covered

• fire safety
• community support
• air quality
• inspiration
• health challenges

Keywords

• Aspen Acres Fire
• Denver air quality
• United Airlines pilot
• community support
• health challenges

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Denver, Aspen Acres

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