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Strong Wind Helps Push Brush Fire To Grow To 100 Acres

STRASBURG, Colo. (CBS4) - South Metro firefighters helped other agencies tackle a wildland fire near Strasburg on Monday. The strong wind gusts helped push the brush fire quickly.

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The fire burned about 100 acres along Highway 36 (also known as Colfax in the area) before firefighters contained it. The road was closed for a time.

It's not clear what caused the fire.

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