Douglas County Interface Fire

Photo courtesy of South Metro Fire Rescue

Just before 14:00 on August 11th, 2020 South Metro Fire Rescue responded to a vegetation fire off of Lakeside Ct. in unincorporated Douglas County. With dry conditions and high wind speeds, the fire began spreading quickly, threatening properties and homes nearby. Battalion Chief 2 upgraded the fire to a wildland interface fire, adding a larger response for fire attack and units staged nearby for extra support. Shortly after units arrived on scene, firefighters reported urgent traffic over the radio stating the fire was extending and there was structure involvement between Chatfield Dr. and the Back Country Subdivision. Crews organized themselves into two divisions for vegetation fire suppression and structure protection. Firefighters were able to gain control of the fire perimeter and stop forward progression. Wildland crews continued putting out spot fires on fence posts and brush. The South Metro UAV Team flew a drone over the burned area, calculating the fire was approximately 18.7 acres. The fire threatened four homes and multiple outbuildings, but did not damage them. One shed was burned. Some firefighters stayed on scene later into the afternoon and evening to monitor flare ups. SMFR Fire Investigators are continuing to investigate the cause. No injuries were reported. Additional information provided by South Metro Fire Rescue

West Metro Fire Rescue, Douglas County Office of Emergency Management, Douglas County Sheriff & Arapahoe Rescue Patrol