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Douglas County airport fire that burned part of Chatfield State Park sparked by passing train
Investigators found “ignition indicators” along train tracks in the area and have video evidence of a train in the area at ...
Colorado officials investigate cause of Louviers fire, thank county helitack team
Colorado officials are thanking firefighters for their quick action after multiple fires threatened nearby homes.
There are 5 active wildfires on Colorado's western slope. Here are the latest updates
Crews are fighting five western slope blazes, including the fast-growing Turner Gulch Fire. See the latest map of the ...
‘Fire Train’ arrives in Douglas County to douse wildfire hotspots
A “Fire Train” arrived in Colorado on Monday, the day after a series of fires sparked along train tracks in Douglas County ...
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Sheriff: Source of Douglas County fire likely 'associated with passing train'
It’s likely the ‘Airport Fire’, burning since Sunday, triggering evacuation orders for Louviers in Douglas County, was ...
Cause identified for Douglas County wildfire that prompted evacuations
The Airport Fire, which is now almost fully contained, forced the evacuation of roughly 300 people after igniting along train tracks near Highway 85 on Sunday.
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Evacuation ordered, then canceled for town of Louviers after brush fire in Douglas County
Plum Creek Nature, Plum Creek Picnic, and Roxborough Cove parking areas are all closed and evacuated right now.
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Nearby helitack crew prevented Douglas County fire from becoming much worse, sheriff says
South Metro Fire Rescue (SMFR) said the vegetation fire burning near US 85 had grown to 130 acres and was 90% contained by ...
What causes firenadoes like the ones spotted in Douglas County?
The firenadoes that formed during the brush fire on Sunday near Louviers were unusual, said 9NEWS Weather Impact Team meteorologist Chris Bianchi.
WATCH: Landspout hits Colorado town, damages several buildings
Several businesses were damaged after a fast-moving landspout touched down southeast of Denver Monday afternoon.