Crime & Safety
Crews Battle Brush Fire In Northwest Douglas County
Evacuation orders were issued for the BackCountry Subdivision and trails in the south region of Highlands Ranch.
DOUGLAS COUNTY, CO — Firefighters were battling a brush fire that broke out Monday in northwest Douglas County. The fire spread more than 460 acres southeast of Chatfield State Park, but as of 5 p.m., fire officials said the blaze was 100 percent contained.
No homes or buildings were damaged and no injuries were reported, officials said. Investigators said an electrical malfunction on a power pole caused the fire.
Evacuation orders were issued for the BackCountry Subdivision and trails in the south region of Highlands Ranch. People evacuating from the BackCountry subdivision were asked to meet at Thunderridge High School, and stay in their vehicles. The Highlands Ranch Law Enforcement Training Facility was also evacuated.
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South Metro Fire Rescue and other agencies battled the fire with ground crews, a helicopter, two large air tankers, two small air tankers and a plane.
The fire started around 10 a.m. between Highlands Ranch and Louviers, and began spreading rapidly around 10:45 a.m., officials said. As of 12:30 p.m., the fire was 60 percent contained, fire officials said.
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This is a map of the #Chatridge2Fire with imagery provided by @COEmergency Multi Mission Airplane. The fire is now 461 acres with air and ground resources working together. pic.twitter.com/EcHGAhb2zw
— South Metro Fire Rescue (@SouthMetroPIO) June 29, 2020
Update - Great news to report, all forward progress of the fire toward the subdivision has been stopped. There’s still a lot work to be done containing the flanks and smoke will continue to drift into Highlands Ranch. No structures damaged and no injuries. #Chatridge2Fire pic.twitter.com/uo7s2mRAgX
— South Metro Fire Rescue (@SouthMetroPIO) June 29, 2020
.#Chatridge2Fire Update - Flames have burned to Skydance Dr. in the Back Country Community, firefighters have prevented fire extension to the neighborhood. No structures have been damaged and no injuries have occurred. Firefighting efforts continue. pic.twitter.com/smkJMGhqlg
— South Metro Fire Rescue (@SouthMetroPIO) June 29, 2020
Structure protection is in place at 2 homes. Helicopter continues to make water drops. Very gusty winds, dry vegetation and difficult terrain are making for dangerous firefighting conditions. A 2nd Alarm has been called, doubling the amount of resources. pic.twitter.com/ajo5YCpghx
— South Metro Fire Rescue (@SouthMetroPIO) June 29, 2020
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