Grass Fire At Boulder Open Space 'Likely Human Caused'

BOULDER, CO -- A 1.5 acre grass fire Sunday on Boulder County Open Space land that caused no injuries was likely set by humans, either on purpose or by accident, the Boulder County Sheriff's Department said.

At about 3:20 p.m., the sheriff's office received a report of smoke and fire in the Boulder County Open Space near the 16200 block of State Highway 128. Rocky Mountain Fire, Louisville Fire and sheriff's deputies responded, a statement from the sheriff's office said. No property was damaged but grass land was burned.

The fire is under investigation and "likely human caused," the sheriff's department said.

Anyone who was in the area, that might have any information, is requested to call the Boulder County Sheriff's Office at (303) 441-4444.

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