Conditions So Dry, Lawnmower Sparks Brush Fire
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4) - A lawnmower accidentally sparked a wildfire Sunday.
It happened around noon in the 8500 block of Flintwood Road in Douglas County.
South Metro Fire Rescue tweeted out pictures of the damage.
2 acre brush fire at 8566 Flintwood Rd in Douglas Co. Under control, no injuries, no structures damaged thx @Elizabeth_Fire & @FranktownFire pic.twitter.com/S80tbcO3JT
— South Metro Fire Rescue (@SouthMetroPIO) July 16, 2017
They say the fire is no under control. There were no injuries, nor were any structures damaged.
In addition to SMFR, Elizabeth and Franktown fire departments responded to assist in the two-acre blaze.
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