Wind, Dry Conditions Fuel Beaver Creek Fire

WALDEN, Colo. (CBS4)- Fire crews say windy and dry conditions helped fuel the Beaver Creek Fire on Tuesday.

The fire has burned more than 13,200 acres since it started June 19. What sparked the fire remains under investigation.

Firefighters patrolled structures for hot spots on Tuesday. Unfortunately forecasted thunderstorms were not expected to bring much rain to the fire area, only wind.

Fire crews continue to work to protect the five dozen threatened structures in the area. Firefighters closed off two more areas, Independence Mountain and Boettcher Ridge, on Sunday.

(credit: U.S. Forest Service)

There are 270 firefighters battling the blaze.

PHOTO GALLERY: Beaver Creek Fire

(credit: U.S. Forest Service)

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