Wiens Ranch Fire

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Wiens Ranch Fire

Photo courtesy of Larkspur Fire Protection District

On February 23rd, 2024 around 12:15 Larkspur Fire Protection District was alerted to a brush fire near 5500 S. Perry Park Rd. in southern Douglas County. Engine 161 and Brush 162 arrived and found smoke showing from the Wiens Ranch and made access in muddy conditions. Crews found 2 separate wind driven fires around 20 acres and then updated with-in minutes to around 60 acres. Douglas County’s helicopter was requested and made several water drops. The fire burned 153 acres and was contained at 16:45 and crews worked hot spots until the next morning. The cause of the fire is under investigation and no structures were impacted. No injuries were reported. Additional information proved by Larkspur Fire Protection District

Units on Scene:

Larkspur: Division Chief 161, Chief 161, Training 161, Engine 161, Brush 162, Brush 165, Brush 161, Medic 161, Brush 163 & Tender 161

Castle Rock Fire & Rescue Department: Battalion 151, Chief 151, Safety 151, Brush 151, Brush 155, Brush 154 & Brush 159

Jackson 105 Fire Protection District: Chief 141, Brush 142 & Tender 143

West Douglas Fire Protection District: Brush 134

 Franktown Fire Protection District: Tender 181

South Metro Fire Rescue: District Chief 1, Battalion Chief 1, Safety 35, Brush Engine 39, Brush 36 & Tender 40

Monument Fire Protection District: Brush 543

Palmer Lake Fire Department: Brush 2041 & Brush 2045

Douglas County Office of Emergency Management: OEM 15

Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control: Multi-Mission Aircraft (MMA)

Douglas County Sheriff’s Office & Douglas County Public Works

Timothy Tonge Photo ©

Timothy Tonge Photo ©

Timothy Tonge Photo ©

Photo courtesy of Firefighter Ryan Smedra

Photo courtesy of Larkspur Fire Protection District

Timothy Tonge Photo ©

Timothy Tonge Photo ©

Timothy Tonge Photo ©

Timothy Tonge Photo ©

Timothy Tonge Photo ©

Timothy Tonge Photo ©

Timothy Tonge Photo ©

Timothy Tonge Photo ©

Photo courtesy of Jackson 105 Fire Protection District

Photo courtesy of Jackson 105 Fire Protection District