Hogback Mop-up

Photo courtesy of West Metro Fire Rescue

West Metro Fire Rescue was back at the Hogback Fire on April 1st, 2023 looking for hot spots and mopping up. A large wind driven fire that started on March 31st that burned about 40 acres on top of and along the west side of the hogback between C-470 and Hwy. 93. Firefighters took tools and landlines up the steep sides of the hill and spent the better part of the day ensuring all hot spots were fully extinguished.

Units on Scene:

West Metro: Engine 2, Engine 8, Brush 4, Brush Engine 9, Wildland Coordinator & PIO

Evergreen Fire Protection District: Engine 183 & Wildland Coordinator

Jefferson County Fire Management: OEM4

Jefferson County Open Space: Brush 50

Boulder County Fire Management: Engine 6532

Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, Morrison Police Department, Lakewood Police Department, Jefferson County Open Space Park Rangers & Denver Mountain Parks Rangers