KWGN-TV
A WIND-WHIPPED WILDFIRE NEAR DENVER, COLORADO, has swept across more than 3,500 acres Monday and this morning, destroying an unknown number of homes including four houses owned by firefighters working the blaze.
KWGN-TV
About 1,000 homes had to be evacuated Monday as 100 firefighters and three aerial tankers attacked the flames. Four additional aircraft have been requested for this morning’s assault and another 75 FF’s have arrived to help. One fire truck has been destroyed, but we have no further info on that yet.
The Associated Press relates that the fire’s cause was unknown. Officials said it was too early to say how much, if any, of the fire was contained. The AP also filed this video report on the named Four Mile Canyon Fire:
Boulder County sheriff’s Cmdr. Rick Brough said the fire moved quickly through difficult country. “It’s very rocky, hilly, mountainous terrain,” he said. Authorities are saying that it will take several days to contain the fire.
The Denver Post has a good updated report HERE.
Also on FireGeezer…
- Flaming Prairie Dogs Cause Consternation in Colorado – March 17, 2011
