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Multiple Agencies Respond To Grass Fire In Weld County

FORT LUPTON, Colo. (CBS) - Several firefighting agencies responded to a grass fire in Weld County Sunday afternoon. The fire is burning near Weld County Roads 49 and 22, near Hudson and Keenesburg.

Weld CR49 Fire 2 (Fort Lupton Fire tweet)
(credit: Fort Lupton)

A single engine air tanker also responded as well as a heavy air tanker. The county sheriff's office says a couple of structures are threatened, although didn't specify, but says they do not believe any have been lost.

Weld CR49 Fire 1 (Fort Lupton Fire tweet)
(credit: Fort Lupton)

The public is asked to avoid the area to allow firefighters to work.

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