Police Questioning 3 Juveniles For Grass Fire In Broomfield
BROOMFIELD, Colo. (CBS4)- Firefighters rushed to extinguish a grass fire burning in open space in Broomfield on Monday afternoon. Copter4 flew over the fire just after 4 p.m.
White smoke could be seen for miles as flames shot up into the air.
North Metro Fire says Broomfield police are questioning three underage persons of interest.
Despite the large amount of smoke and wind, crews have the fire contained. pic.twitter.com/1RV2jfcz2I
— North Metro Fire (@NMFirePIO) October 14, 2019
The blaze was completely extinguished at 4:35 p.m. except for hotspots.
The grass fire in Broomfield is out with the exception of some smaller hot spots, which crews will monitor. pic.twitter.com/EnxnstiwCe
— North Metro Fire (@NMFirePIO) October 14, 2019
No structures are threatened by the fire.
What started the fire is being investigated.
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