JEFFERSON COUNTY, Colo. — For years, homeowners living near Hyatt Lake have woken up to stunning waterfront views of the Rocky Mountains.

“I used to think how lucky we were,” said homeowner Judy Dain, who’s called the neighborhood home for 13 years.

But that’s changing fast.

“They've let the water out of the lake, and it gets really dry, and the grasses will grow long,” said Dain.

Hyatt Lake is now about a third of its original size.

As it shrinks, anxiety grows.

“We had a neighborhood meeting early November, and people brought it up because the Marshall Fire is still fresh on everyone's mind,” said Dain.

This month marks four years since a windstorm fueled the devastating Marshall Fire in Superior.

Since the Marshall Fire, Colorado has strengthened its wildfire prevention effort

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