West Douglas Wildland Fire

On July 27th, 2025 at 19:53 West Douglas County Fire Protection District and South Metro Fire Rescue were dispatched to a small vegetation fire near 2903 Bears Den Drive in Douglas County. Following the dispatch a nearby resident and WDFPD volunteer provided a scene size up and the incident was upgraded to a large brush fire response, with additional mutual aid resources.
The fire was approximately 1-acre burning in annual grasses and oak brush with occasional torching and fast spread. Chief 131 was the initial incident commander, Engine 132, Brush Engine 40 and Engine 40 positioned for structure defense and deployed progressive hose lines for direct attack. Due to the wind, fuel and terrain alignment, four homes were evacuated while additional crews responded. A unified command was established between Douglas County Sheriff, OEM, South Metro and West Douglas Fire. At the peak of the incident the fire was organized into 3 divisions (Alpha, Mike and Zulu) for span of control. By sunset forward progress had been stopped, no structures were damaged, and no injuries occurred. Extensive mop-up and saw work was needed in the heavier fuels and crews remained on scene overnight. The cause is under investigation.

Units on Scene:

West Douglas: Chief 131, Chief 132, Brush 132, Brush 133, Brush 134, Medic 134, Engine 132 & Tender 132

South Metro: District 1, Battalion 1, Battalion 2, Safety 1, Brush 16, Brush 17, Brush 36, Brush Engine 20, Tender 20, Brush Engine 39, Brush Engine 40 & Engine 40

Castle Rock Fire Rescue Department: Battalion 151, Safety 151, Engine 154, Medic 154 & Brush 155

Douglas County Office of Emergency Management: OEM 12 & PIO

Jackson 105 Fire Protection District: Tender 142

West Metro Fire Rescue: District 3 & Brush 15

Douglas County Sheriff’s Office