A little lightning.

AFAIK, no helicopters were involved. They are still involved in mopup, last I heard.

Lightning Fire Guts Winery's 135-Year-Old Barn

http://www.thedenverchannel.com/news/28 ... etail.html

Awesome, storm!!!!
Bummer about barn.

Hopefully the folks who had events scheduled for the barn will be able to find a new venue. Or be able to rent a big tent. I wish them well, as I am sure some people are panicking right now.

Aspen Peak Cellars & Clifton House Bed & Breakfast Still Open For Business!
You may have heard or seen the heartbreaking news that the event barn at Aspen Peak Cellars at Clifton House Inn was struck by lightening last night, and burned completely down. I am so thankful to report that Marcel, Julie, their beautiful daughter, Chantal, and their amazing staff are all okay.

I stopped by this morning as Marcel was preparing breakfast for his guests, and his message was clear: they are thankful that they are okay, and the day-to-day operations have not been affected. Join them for lunch or dinner, music in the meadows each Sunday until Memorial Day from 2p – 5p, or stay at their cozy Clifton House Bed & Breakfast for a quiet retreat.

Their contact information is as follows:
Marcel and Julie Flukiger
(303) 816-5505

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Per Dawn Smith in an email.