Crews contain brush fire 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.
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.
CBS News Colorado's helicopter flew over the fire, which showed charred grass near structures at the treatment plant.
What caused the fire is being investigated.
