Legal Claims Filed Against State In Lower North Fork Fire

Eight notice of intent to sue claims have been filed against the state of Colorado in the devastating Lower North Fork Fire, which killed three people, destroyed or damage 27 homes, and charred 6 square miles, 7NEWS learned Thursday. Under Colorado law, a "notice of claim" is a required first step toward a lawsuit against a government agency. The claims by a homeowner insurance company and an electrical utility were filed against Colorado State University, which oversees the Colorado State Forest Service.