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Colorado firefighers quickly extinguish car fire that spread to nearby grass in Golden

By Jennifer McRae

Updated on: January 14, 2026 / 7:17 AM MST / CBS Colorado

Car fire in Golden that spreads to nearby grass quickly extinguished by firefighters

An early morning car fire in Golden that spread to nearby grass was quickly extinguished by firefighters early Wednesday morning. According to Golden Fire Rescue, firefighters rushed to a vehicle fire in the area of Highway 93 and I-70 early Wednesday morning that had spread to nearby vegetation.

Golden firefighters rushed to a vehicle fire in the area of Hwy 93 and I-70 early Wednesday morning that had spread to nearby vegetation. Golden Fire Rescue

Crews were able to quickly extinguish that fire and no injuries were reported. What caused the car fire is being investigated.

Golden firefighters put out a vehicle fire that had spread to nearby vegetation at Hwy 93 and I-70. Golden Fire Rescue

There is concern about fires across Colorado as the state continues to experience unseasonably warm and dry conditions and a lack of snow.

Jennifer McRae

Jennifer McRae is a digital media producer for CBS Colorado with more than 25 years of experience in news. Jennifer is part of the digital team recognized for excellence for Best Website several times by the Colorado Broadcasters Association.