J.D. TenNapel and his father could see 100 foot flames moving north up the valley. The eight-grader from Cedar Edge Colorado hopped on his ATV to warn his neighbors about the rapidly approaching fire. J.D. is in the hospital now, but watch below to see how his heroics impacted his community:

 

A wildfire in Colorado
8th Grade Hero Warns Neighbors about Approaching Wildfire
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