Stanley Resort hosts hundreds of firefighters battling wildfires

ESTES PARK, Colo. — The Stanley Resort has opened its doors to hundreds of firefighters who are presently battling the East Troublesome and Cameron Peak Fires burning on the two sides of Estes Park.

“The Hearth Marshal Kevin Sullivan named me and stated ‘hey can I have a couple of totally free rooms?’” reported Stanley Lodge Owner John Cullen. “With just about every hour that range went up a hundred rooms and we have about 500 in household now and we’re heading to feed about 800 tonight.”

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Cullen claimed through the winter months, the hotel only employs a handful of staff users.

But with just nine staff, Cullen explained to Denver7, the resort is at 100 percent ability, and they are geared up to do whatsoever they can to assistance the very first responders.

“My assistant chief engineer was on the front desk. My entrance business manager worked right up until 6:00 in the morning,” Cullen explained.

In accordance to Cullen, the Stanley Hotel is home to the greatest selection of kindling in the Condition of Colorado.

“What safer position to be than to have 500 of the bravest souls on this Estes Park place staying in my very own home?” Cullen mentioned.

As firefighters function close to the clock to save life, homes, and other structures Cullen explained to Denver7, the group is rallying about the fire crews and the Stanley to make guaranteed the firefighters really don’t go hungry.

“Every store operator that however can is delivering every thing from dairy solutions to meat goods to no matter what,” said Cullen.

Cullen said the 110-yr-outdated resort is getting ready to provide 1,000 foods a working day.

But Cullen informed Denver7 that even just after furnishing rooms and absolutely free meals, there is no way to actually express his appreciation for people on the front strains of the hearth struggle.

“350 to 400 of the bravest souls in Estes Park arrived below to rescue us. It was seriously a single of all those great times where by the spirit of the Stanley shined on,” Cullen mentioned.

Cullen stated he will continue on to provide a put for the firefighters to continue to be for as lengthy as they have to have it.