Waterton Canyon Wildland Fire

Photo Courtesy of West Metro Fire Rescue

At 14:01 on August 19th, 2023 West Metro Fire Rescue and South Metro Fire Rescue resounded to a reported vegetation fire in Waterton Canyon when a smoke column was spotted on a steep ridge near the Strontia Dam about four miles up the canyon. The fire burned about an acre and a half in grass and brush. No structures were threatened. Douglas County’s helicopter made 20 drops on the fire, each drop 300 gallons of water. The fire was determined to be on forest land and the Pike/San Isabel has assumed command of the incident. Additional information provided by West Metro Fire Rescue & South Metro Fire Rescue

West Metro: District 3, SAM 2, Brush 15, Brush 13, Brush 4, Engine 9, Brush 9, Tender 6, Engine 15, Medic 15, Engine 13, Brush 5, Truck 14 & Bureau 7

South Metro Fire Rescue: Battalion Chief 2, Safety 18, Brush 19, Brush 17, Engine 13, Medic 13, Engine 16 & Medic 16

Platte Canyon Fire Protection District: Wildland Fire Module

South Metro Communications: IDT 11

Inter-Canyon Fire Protection District, Elk Creek Fire Protection District, Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, Douglas County OEM, Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, U.S. Forest Service & Pike/San Isabel National Forest

Photo Courtesy of West Metro Fire Rescue

Photo Courtesy of West Metro Fire Rescue

Photo Courtesy of West Metro Fire Rescue

Photo Courtesy of West Metro Fire Rescue

Photo Courtesy of West Metro Fire Rescue

Photo Courtesy of West Metro Fire Rescue