'Regular' People Help Put Out Fires Near I-76 Before Firefighters Arrive
DENVER (CBS4) -- When two small fires broke out along a paved trail near Interstate 76 in Denver, multiple people took action to contain the flames before fire crews could get there. Copter4 flew over the area, near I-76 and Federal Boulevard, Friday afternoon.
Two Small Fires Burning Along Trail Near I-76, Between Federal And SheridanTwo Small Fires Burning Along Trail Near I-76, Between Federal And Sheridan
Posted by CBS Denver on Friday, September 27, 2019
Again and again, people with shovels tossed dirt onto the flames to keep them from spreading.
Firefighters arrived a few minutes later, but citizens had done most of the work. Both fires were completely out a little while later.
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