Grass Fire Fueled By Strong Winds

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BRIGHTON, Colo. (CBS4)- Fire crews worked to extinguish a grass fire burning in Brighton on Friday afternoon. The flames grew close to a structure before it was fully contained.

A grass fire in Brighton. (credit: Brighton Fire)

The fire had burned about 10 acres near Yosemite and 168th. Crews worked to protect structures.

Copter4 flew over the grass fire in Brighton on Friday afternoon (credit: CBS)

Copter4 flew over the grass fire where the charred ground had grown close to one structure and a home.

Strong winds helped fuel the fire. The fire was contained at 2:15 p.m.

(credit: Brighton Fire)

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(credit: Brighton Fire)