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Brighton fire crews battle brush fire burning near Barr Lake northeast of Denver

Firefighters with Brighton Fire Rescue attacked a brush fire burning near a farm on Tuesday afternoon. The fire began after 3 p.m. near 132nd and Picadilly. 

There was no initial size estimated for the fire but there were some structures threatened. 

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Fire crews in Brighton battled a brush fire on Tuesday afternoon.  CBS

CBS News Colorado's helicopter flew over the scene which showed several fire crews battling the blaze. It was burning near what appeared to be a farm with farming equipment, outbuildings and a home. 

The fire was burning near Barr Lake which located is about 27 miles northeast of Denver. 

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  The fire began after 3 p.m. near 132nd and Picadilly.  CBS

What caused the fire is being investigated. 

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