Tragic times in Hayman, Colorado as a devastating wildfire occurred over 138,000 acres of forest on June 8th, 2002 and continued for over a month after it was started, spreading to four colorado counties. Overall, 600 structures were lost to this fire, including 133 residences, one commercial building and 466 outbuildings, costing more the $42 million in damages. Six indirect fatalities were accounted for, including five firefighters in a crash on the way to the fire and one woman who suffered a fatal asthma attack due to smoke inhalation. Contrary to what you might believe, however, this fire was not spontaneous. Officers believe that this fire was the work of arson. Investigators were led to believe that a forest ranger by the name of Terry
