West Metro Vegetation Fire

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On July 30th, 2026 at 12:18 West Metro Fire Rescue was dispatched to a vegetation fire on eastbound C-470. Engine 9 arrived to about a 100×100 grass fire burning on the right shoulder of C-470 approximately 1 1/4 mile from the W. Morrison Rd. exit and requested a large vegetation fire response. District 2 arrived and assumed C-470 command. The fire was quickly contained and burnt approximately 1/4 acre. Crews worked on overhaul on hot spots for an extended time before going in service. Traffic attempting to enter the C-470 was diverted onto W. Alameda Parkway during the incident. No structures were threatened and no injuries were reported. The cause of the fire is under investigation. Additional information provided by West Metro Fire Rescue

Initial Response: Engine 9, Brush 9, Engine 6 & Tender 6

Large Vegetation Fire Response: District 2, District 3, SAM 2, Brush 13, Brush 19, Brush 11 & Medic 10

Added: Wildland 2, Wildland 1, Bureau 7 & Bureau 8

Jefferson County Sheriff’s Wildland Fire Management (Cancelled)

Lakewood Police Department & Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office

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Daniel Orr Photo ©

Daniel Orr Photo ©

Daniel Orr Photo ©

Daniel Orr Photo ©

Daniel Orr Photo ©

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