Mesa County I-70 Grass Fire

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On July 20th, 2009 the Mesa County Sheriff Wildand Fire Team was dispatched to westbound I-70 just west of Fruita for a reported grass fire. Crews spent about an hour extinguishing the fire and mopping up hot spots. The Colorado Department of Corrections Juniper Valley State Wildland Inmate Fire Team (SWIFT) also assisted with the fire. No injuries were reported.

Units on Scene:

Mesa County SO Wildland: Engine 103 & Engine 126

Mesa County Sheriff’s Office, Colorado DOC Juniper Valley SWIFT & Colorado State Patrol

Charles Broshous Photo ©

Charles Broshous Photo ©

Charles Broshous Photo ©

Charles Broshous Photo ©

Charles Broshous Photo ©

Charles Broshous Photo ©

Charles Broshous Photo ©

Charles Broshous Photo ©

Charles Broshous Photo ©

Charles Broshous Photo ©

Charles Broshous Photo ©

Charles Broshous Photo ©

Charles Broshous Photo ©

Charles Broshous Photo ©

Charles Broshous Photo ©