Los Alamos Acting Deputy Fire Chief Tim Johnson and Interim Fire Chief Wendy Servey at an event Tuesday, which recognized the 25th anniversary of the Cerro Grande Fire. The event at the Municipal Building, showcased testimonials, newspaper clippings, photographs and other memorabilia about the fire, which started as a controlled burn in May 2000 but turned into a wildfire that burned 47,650 acres, destroyed 239 structures and displaced some 429 families. In addition to remembering past wildfires, Los Alamos County provided information on what it is doing to minimize the risk of potential new fires. ‘We’re just supporting people here in the community who experienced the fire 25 years ago, Servey said, adding that 25 years ago, the focus was on rebuilding. Today, the focus is on resistance. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

Former County Councilor David Izraelevitz, seated back row at left, and former County Manager Steven Lynne, seated back row at right, join others Tuesday at the Municipal Building watching a video spotlighting local accounts of the Cerro Grande Fire. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

Patricia Rathbone, back, and Linda Hoffman review memorabilia from the Cerro Grande Fire, during the 25th anniversary of the Cerro Grande Fire event Tuesday at the Municipal Building. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

Scene from the recognition event of the 25th anniversary of the Cerro Grande Fire Tuesday at the Municipal Building. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com