South Metro Grass Fire

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On August 5th, 2020 at 08:56 South Metro Fire Rescue responded to numerous reports of a small fire burning in the grass between Parker Hills Ct. & Panorama Ct. in Douglas County. Upon arrival Battalion Chief 4 found approximately half an acre involved with flames spreading and structures nearby. While initial crews began containment efforts the response was upgraded to a “Large Brush Fire” and additional resources were dispatched. By 09:18 forward progress of the fire was stopped with no structures damaged and no injuries. The fire grew to nearly an acre before it was extinguished. Investigators found a deceased Red-tailed Hawk tangled in power lines above the burn area, it was electrocuted and started the fire. This is the second bird-caused vegetation fire in northern Douglas County in past week. Additional information was provided by South Metro Fire Rescue

Photo courtesy of South Metro Fire Rescue

Photo courtesy of South Metro Fire Rescue

Photo courtesy of South Metro Fire Rescue

Photo courtesy of South Metro Fire Rescue

Photo courtesy of South Metro Fire Rescue

Photo courtesy of South Metro Fire Rescue

Photo courtesy of South Metro Fire Rescue

Photo courtesy of South Metro Fire Rescue

Photo courtesy of South Metro Fire Rescue