Snow Creek Fire near Highway 285 forces a few evacuations in Jefferson County
A wildland fire in Jefferson County prompted pre-evacuation notices to be sent to 60 residences in the Mount Lindo and tip of Willow Springs. Authorities now say at least one home at the top of the ridge was fully evacuated in the same area.
"There was more torching and we like more flames than we like. So we evacuated a couple of houses that seemed a little more at immediate risk and ask them to get out," said a Jefferson County Sheriff's Office official.
As of 9:45 p.m. there were still small pockets of fire on the ridge. West Metro Fire says you can expect to see smoke throughout the area this evening, but they say homes are out of harms way.
The fire is estimated to be one acre and 25% contained. Crews say fire behavior has tapered off for the night.
West Metro firefighters are calling this fire the Snow Creek Fire. They add more ground resources are responding.
Those evacuees are being told to meet at Bear Creek High School at 9800 W Dartmouth Place. The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office says no structures are immediately threatened.
The American Red Cross says it has volunteers ready to respond.
The fire is near Highways 8 and 285. Firefighters say the fire is burning grass, brush and trees.
The sheriff's office says roads in the area are closed, including Hwy 8, Snowcreek Lane, and Tiger Bend Lane. Mt. Lindo Park is closed to S. Turkey Creek.
Smoke can be seen across the immediate region. Crews say the fire is creeping southwest.
