A brush fire is burning along the hogback south of I-70 in Jefferson County Friday afternoon, according to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office. COFire COwx
Smoke is visible in the area of I-70 and C-470, according county officials. Highway 93 is closed from I-70 to Morrison. Matthews/Winters Park in Jefferson County was closed to allow firefighters to battle the flames.
A red flag warning remains in effect until 7 p.m. from much of the Denver metro area and portions of eastern and southeastern Colorado. Officials ask that you avoid doing anything that may produce sparks, such as: Burning, bonfires, campfires and grilling; tossing cigarette butts; discharging firearms, lighting fireworks, traveling off-road, operating machinery; as well as welding, soldering or brazing.
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