Douglas County Spruce Meadows Prescribed Burn

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Spruce Meadows Prescribed Burn

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Douglas County Office of Emergency Management coordinated a prescribed burn at the Spruce Meadows Open Space south of Larkspur on November 12th, 2025 in an effort to reduce hazardous fuels and minimize future wildfire threats. The burn lasted about three hours. Crews remained on scene throughout the afternoon monitoring the burn area and extinguishing hotspots. Douglas County Open Space and Natural Resources, Douglas County Public Works, Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, Castle Rock Fire & Rescue Department, Jackson 105 Fire Protection District, Larkspur Fire Protection District, Franktown Fire Protection District, South Metro Fire Rescue, West Metro Fire Rescue, the U.S. Forest Service and the National Weather Service participated in the burn.

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Charles Broshous Photo ©

Charles Broshous Photo ©

Charles Broshous Photo ©

Charles Broshous Photo ©

Charles Broshous Photo ©

Charles Broshous Photo ©

Charles Broshous Photo ©

Charles Broshous Photo ©

Charles Broshous Photo ©

Charles Broshous Photo ©

Charles Broshous Photo ©

Charles Broshous Photo ©

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Charles Broshous Photo ©

Charles Broshous Photo ©

Charles Broshous Photo ©

Charles Broshous Photo ©

Charles Broshous Photo ©

Charles Broshous Photo ©

Charles Broshous Photo ©

Charles Broshous Photo ©

Charles Broshous Photo ©

Charles Broshous Photo ©

Charles Broshous Photo ©

Charles Broshous Photo ©

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Charles Broshous Photo ©

Charles Broshous Photo ©

Charles Broshous Photo ©

Charles Broshous Photo ©

Charles Broshous Photo ©

Charles Broshous Photo ©

Charles Broshous Photo ©

Charles Broshous Photo ©

Charles Broshous Photo ©

Charles Broshous Photo ©