Wildland Fire with Air Drops, JeffCo Colorado 10/14/15

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On Wednesday afternoon West Metro District Chief 2, Engine 13, Brush 13, Engine 11 & Brush 11 were dispatched to a Highway Vegetation Fire along eastbound C-470 between Bowles Avenue & Ken Caryl Avenue.  First Arriving Company 13 found a terrain driven grass fire spreading west up the hogback.  A mobile and progressive hose lay attack were used but the fire rapidly spread uphill.  Additional Engines, Brush Trucks and Tenders were requested.  

 

20 Minutes into the incident...