Overview
- The grass fire burned about 130 acres before firefighters checked its spread at Highway 93, officials said.
- Arvada Fire and Coal Creek Canyon Fire confronted fast-growing flames driven by breezy, dry conditions, and no structures were threatened.
- Pre-evacuation alerts for the Candelas community were issued as a precaution and later lifted along with all closures at Highways 93 and 72.
- The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office says the ignition area appears to be near railroad tracks and the cause is not believed to be suspicious.
- Crews remain on scene to extinguish hot spots as investigators seek photos or video from around 8:15 a.m., with tips requested at 303-271-5612.