Deer Creek Canyon Park In Jefferson County Reopens After Twin Elk Fire Extinguished
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4) - Deer Creek Canyon Park in Jefferson County reopened Wednesday afternoon after it was closed earlier in the day because of a new wildfire. Firefighters rushed to put out the Twin Elk Fire.
One small wooden outbuilding burned in the fire but the Intercanyon Fire Protection District says crews have a the fire 100% contained and no other structures are threatened.
Jefferson County is currently under a stage 1 fire restriction, which Colorado Parks and Wildlife describes as follows:
- All fires must be under control and in permanent, park furnished facilities.
- Charcoal barbeque grills and personal fire rings are not allowed.
