Brush Fire Burning In Highlands Ranch Seen For Miles
HIGHLANDS RANCH, Colo. (CBS4)- Large plumes of smoke from a brush fire burning in Highlands Ranch on Friday night could be seen for miles. Pre-evacuation notices were lifted at 8:30 p.m. for thousands of homes.
The smoke billowed from the so-called "Range 5 Fire" burning near the Highlands Ranch Law Enforcement Training Facility.
The fire had burned an estimated 20-30 acres just before 8 p.m. Friday. There was zero containment. Pre-evacuation notices were ordered for 3,300 homes but that lasted only one hour.
The notice was lifted at 8:30 p.m. Steep terrain, limited water, and changing weather prompted initial pre-evacuation notices.
Fire crews from South Metro Fire Rescue responded to the fire which was burning near dozens of homes.
Air support was halted at 7:45 p.m. Friday. Crews continued to battle the blaze on the ground.
Command is watching weather and proactively sending firefighters to protect structures. 46 acres. pic.twitter.com/A2SNYMWyvo
— South Metro Fire Rescue (@SouthMetroPIO) September 16, 2017
It is unclear what started the fire.
Crews were going to keep battling the fire overnight.
While many are getting ready to sleep, crews from multiple agencies will be working through the night. #Range5Fire pic.twitter.com/jTaDzd6ARw
— South Metro Fire Rescue (@SouthMetroPIO) September 16, 2017
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