Bear Creek Lake Park Prescribed Burn

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On October 12th, 2026 West Metro Fire Rescue and additional resources, in conjunction with the City of Lakewood and Bear Creek Lake Park, conducted a controlled prescribed burn fire operations at Bear Creek Lake Park in Lakewood. Operations went as planned, as weather and fuel conditions cooperated. Clear skis, with winds approximately 6-8 miles per hour from the south-west. After crews completed an area of 37 acres that is due east of the Visitor Center, they moved to an area of 57 acres that is west of the Archery Range. A third area of 19 acres was completed, that surrounded the Marina Overflow parking lot, totaling approximately 113 acres.

Included Agencies: Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control, Golden Fire Department, Jefferson County Park Rangers, Jefferson County Wildland Fire Management, Bear Creek Lake Park Rangers, West Metro Fire Rescue & South Metro Fire Rescue

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West Metro Bear Creek Lake Park Prescribed Burn

Bear Creek Lake Park Prescribed Burn