Sawmill Gulch Fire

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Around 15:00 on March 3rd, 2012 Foothills Fire Protection District responded to a wildland fire off I-70 near Lookout Mountain in Jefferson County. Crews arrived and found a wind-driven fire off Grapevine Rd. & Sawmill Gulch Rd. which was quickly burning in rugged terrain, and command on scene requested for more resources. Crews got the fire contained to over 30 acres by 22:00 but stayed overnight until the next morning with hot spots. No structures were threatened and the cause is unknown.

Evergreen Fire Protection District, Indian Hills Fire Rescue, Genesee Fire Protection District, Highland Rescue Team, Golden Fire Department, Colorado State Patrol, Jefferson County Fire Management & Jefferson County Sheriff