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Weekly Address: An All-Hands-On-Deck Approach to Fighting the Colorado Wildfires

Summary: 
President Obama thanks the brave firefighters and volunteers who are providing food, water, and shelter to those who have been impacted by the devastating Waldo Canyon fire, and makes clear that his administration will continue to bring all resources available to assist efforts to combat the fires

President Obama speaks to the American people from Colorado, where he toured areas impacted by the devastating Waldo Canyon fire and met with first responders as well as families affected by the fires. The President thanks the brave firefighters and countless volunteers who are providing food, water, and shelter to those in need, and makes clear that his administration will continue to bring all resources available to assist efforts to combat the fires.

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