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All evacuation orders lifted for Colorado's Lake Shore Fire north of Gross Reservoir

By Jennifer McRae

/ CBS Colorado

All evacuation orders lifted for the Lake Shore Fire north of Gross Reservoir

On Thursday, all evacuation orders were lifted for the Lake Shore Fire north of Gross Reservoir in Boulder County. The fire started around 2:30 p.m. Wednesday. 

The Lake Shore Fire north of Gross Reservoir. CBS

The Boulder County sheriff said this fire was human-caused, but appeared to be accidental. One home was destroyed.

All roads that were closed in the area during the evacuations and fire activity, including Flagstaff Road and Gross Dam Road, were reopened by Thursday morning. 

The Lake Shore Fire north of Gross Reservoir.  CBS

Denver Water has an expansion project for the dam at Gross Reservoir that is not known to be threatened by the Lake Shore Fire.

Jennifer McRae

Jennifer McRae is a digital media producer for CBS Colorado with more than 25 years of experience in news. Jennifer is part of the digital team recognized for excellence for Best Website several times by the Colorado Broadcasters Association.

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