More Than 20 Firefighters Battling 560 Fire Near Cheesman Reservoir
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4) - The 560 Fire burning northwest of Cheesman Reservoir in Jefferson County grew slightly from Saturday to 68 acres, according to the Pike & San Isabel National Forest agency. A total of 18 firefighters are battling the fire.
As of 2:20 p.m., crews have 80% contained. No structures are threatened, and evacuations have not been ordered.
Firefighters say smoke can be visible as the fire burns about three miles away from the reservoir. Forest Service Road 560, also known as Stony Pass Road, is closed.
Fire officials ask people to stay away as traffic is backing up and is causing a hazard.
"This is a good reminder that with the warmer/drier conditions it is very possible for a wildfire. PLEASE be extra careful as COVID precautions make it extra difficult for us to fight wildland fires," Evergreen Fire Rescue posted on social media Saturday night.
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EFR has a squad on the#560Fire. This is a good reminder that with the warmer/drier conditions it is very possible for a wildfire. PLEASE be extra careful as COVID precautions make it extra difficult for us to fight wildland fires. https://t.co/5Ki1vnwUt8 pic.twitter.com/ewJYb46dhf
— Evergreen Fire/Rescue (@efr_co) April 26, 2020
The fire is burning in the Hayman Fire burn scar.
The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office said Saturday the fire was accidentally caused by someone, but the U.S. Forest Service stated Sunday morning that the cause was undetermined and still under investigation.
LINK: 560 Fire Information