Multiple agencies in south Denver metro area responding to fast moving wildfire near Sedalia
According to the Douglas County Sheriff's Office, the fire broke out in the area near 2903 Bears Den Drive, which lies approximately three miles southwest of Sedalia.
The sheriff's office released a statement around 8:30 p.m. that its deputies are working with South Metro Fire Rescue, Castle Rock Fire Department and West Douglas Fire Protection to bring the fire under control.
They said that crews are currently "working on structure protection with heavy fire in brush and shrub oak."
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
CBS News
6 hours ago
- CBS News
Cooling begins Tuesday in Minnesota ahead of quiet stretch
Minnesota is headed for a much-needed break from the intense heat and humidity. Expect highs in the lower 80s on Tuesday with moderate dew points, which will drop by night. Then, winds turn breezy from the northwest, helping usher in cooler, drier air. Some wildfire smoke may also mix in, especially up north. An air quality alert is in effect for the northern half of the state through 11 p.m. on Wednesday. A few isolated showers or weak storms are possible later on, mainly in southern Minnesota during the afternoon and overnight hours. A quiet, pleasant stretch begins midweek, with sunshine and highs in the upper 70s through Friday.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Yahoo
Evacuations lifted, Douglas County wildfire contained
DENVER (KDVR) — Firefighters and deputies are on the scene of a wildfire on Sunday night, according to a post on X from the Douglas County Sheriff's Office. South Metro Fire, Jackson 105 Fire, Castle Rock Fire and West Douglas Fire Protection are in the area near 2903 Bears Den Drive. No horsin' around: Jokić emotional after horse wins race Officials said that the wildfire was 'fast-moving.' The fire crews are working on protecting nearby structures with the fire being in heavy brush and shrub oak. As of 9:27 p.m. on Sunday, four homes have been evacuated, and two and a half acres have burned. The sheriff's office provided an update at 9:46 p.m. that the fire is contained, evacuations are lifted and residents can return home. The office also said that the fire's initial size was overestimated, and it was contained to one acre. DCSO said that crews are making progress in putting the fire out. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
CNN
2 days ago
- CNN
Wildfires rage in Turkey as temperature surges to record high
Authorities have issued evacuation orders with firefighters across the region battling flames stoked by extreme heat, dry conditions and strong winds. Turkey recorded its highest ever temperature of 122° F in the southeastern Sirnak province on Friday.
