Watkins, Colorado Brush Fire 7/17/13

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This afternoon Bennett, Sable-Altura & Strasburg Firefighters were dispatched to a brush fire near Watkins Road & Jewell Avenue.  Crews arrived at the local gun range to find about 5 acres going.  Mutual aid crews from Buckley AFB & Byers were placed on standby and quickly requested to the scene.  Gusty winds began pushing the fire toward structures and spotting was observed 1/4 in front of the head.  More units were requested from Aurora & Brighton also.  The fire was placed under control within 45 minutes and looked to be about 50 acres total.  No structures were damaged and no injuries reported.

 

Byers Attack 701 using their turret, Bennett Brush 91 is doing the same but hidden by the smoke...