Strasburg Interface Fire

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On August 22nd, 2025 at approximately 10:30 Strasburg Fire Protection District and Byers Fire Protection District were dispatched to a reported small brush fire on Arrowhead St. in Strasburg. The initial 911 callers reported a 1 acre fire slowly moving to the south. First arriving Brush Engine 81 sized up 1-2 acres burning, light fuels with moderate spread. Within minutes though increasing winds pushed the fire into heavier fuels and the incident was upgraded to an I-70 Corridor response for a large brush fire. Chief-71 assumed Command upon his arrival and East and West Divisions were established. The fire continued to spread rapidly, threatening to jump Strasburg Rd. to the east and County Rd. 6 to the south. There was also a subdivision to the west that was of some concern. CORE Electric utilities were also at risk, which necessitated a shutdown that impacted a large number of homes in Strasburg, Byers and Deer Trail. Due to the interface concerns additional resources were requested as a precaution. Crews battled somewhat rugged terrain and shifting winds for approximately 1 hour before achieving containment. Extensive overhaul was then required with units remaining on-scene for an additional 90 minutes. Approximately 20 acres were burned in this incident. The cause of the fire was determined to be hot work on a fence line. Possible charges are pending. Information and photos provided by Strasburg Fire Protection District

Units on Scene:

Strasburg: Chief 82, Brush Engine 81, Brush Engine 82, Brush 81, Engine 81, Tender 81 & Support 81

Byers: Chief 71, Brush Engine 71 & Tender 71

Bennett-Watkins Fire Rescue: Chief 92, Battalion 91, Med 9, Brush Engine 91, Brush Engine 92, Brush 91, Brush 92, Tender 91 & Tender 92

Sable Altura Fire Rescue: Brush 41 & Tender 41 (Cancelled)

Agate Fire Protection District: Tender 291 (Cancelled)

Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office and CORE Electric

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Photo courtesy of Strasburg Fire Protection District

Photo courtesy of Strasburg Fire Protection District

Photo courtesy of Strasburg Fire Protection District

Photo courtesy of Strasburg Fire Protection District

Photo courtesy of Strasburg Fire Protection District