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Crews contain brush fire near Denver Water treatment plant in Roxborough

Updated on: August 28, 2024 / 3:55 PM MDT / CBS Colorado

Brush fire burns near Denver Water treatment plant in Roxborough

A brush fire burned near the Denver Water treatment plant in Roxborough in Douglas County on Tuesday evening. Firefighters from West Metro Fire Rescue rushed to the fire just after 5 p.m.

At 6:25 p.m., Douglas County Sheriff's Office confirmed the fire was contained, and voluntary evacuations were lifted.

A brush fire burned near the Denver Water treatment plant in Roxborough on Tuesday evening. CBS

The fire was originally estimated to be about two acres and was increasing in size. On Wednesday, West Metro Fire Rescue said 35 acres had burned.

Fire acreage update: with more accurate mapping, yesterday's brush fire in Roxborough is estimated at 35 acres. (drone footage from Tuesday) pic.twitter.com/1jRZLgoIAt
— WestMetroFire (@WestMetroFire) August 28, 2024

CBS News Colorado's helicopter flew over the fire, which showed charred grass near structures at the treatment plant.

A fire burned near the Denver Water treatment plant in Roxborough. CBS

What caused the fire is being investigated.

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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