Grass fire burning south of Buckley Space Force Base
Fire crews rushed to put out a grass fire burning south of Buckley Space Force Base on Wednesday night. The public was urged to stay away from Jewell Avenue between 470 and Genoa.
Crews on scene of a grass fire south of Buckley SF Base. Engine companies and brush trucks are being dispatched to the area.
— Aurora Fire Rescue (@AuroraFireDpt) August 11, 2022
Please avoid area of Jewell Ave btwn 470 & Genoa. We still have units responding to the area and need roadways clear to make entry. #AFRIncident pic.twitter.com/BUsN6PZ6QR
What caused the fire is being investigated. No structures were threatened. No injuries were reported.
Fire suppression units from Buckley Space Force Base also supported operations & helped stop this fire.
— Aurora Fire Rescue (@AuroraFireDpt) August 11, 2022
No structures were threatened & no injuries reported.
We thank motorists along Jewell Ave for their patience as we worked along the roadway. No further updates are expected.
Fire suppression units from Buckley Space Force Base supported operations and helped Aurora fire crews extinguish the fire.