Multiple Wildfires Spark Pre-Evacuation Notices in Jefferson County
TL;DR
A wildfire is burning in Jefferson County along the hogback south of Interstate 70, leading to pre-evacuation warnings in multiple neighborhoods in Jefferson County and the western edge of Lakewood. The fire, as of about 3:30 p.m. Friday, is 10 acres and growing, fueled by extremely strong winds. Pre-evacuation notices have been issued for the Morrison area, Solterra subdivision, and Red Rock Ranch neighborhood. The fire sparked Friday afternoon in windy weather and during a red flag warning on fire danger in the area. Smoke is visible and firefighters are on scene. Colorado 93 is closed from I-70 to Morrison because of the fire.
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- Morrison area under pre-evacuation notice as Hogback fire grows in Jefferson County The Denver Post
- Hogback Fire burning near C-470 and Alameda in Jefferson County CBS Colorado
- Wildfire burning off I-70 in Jeffco, pre-evacuations issued FOX 31 Denver
- Fast-growing 10 acre wildfire burning near I-70 in JeffCo 9News.com KUSA
- Several pre-evacuation notices issued due to fire along hogback south of I-70 Denver 7 Colorado News
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