Electrocuted birds spark rapidly spreading bushfire near Denver water treatment plant
A brush fire consumed 35 acres of land near Denver Water’s Foothill water treatment plant after a group of birds were electrocuted and then fell onto dry grass, sparking the fire. (Video courtesy of West Metro Fire Rescue)
ROXBOROUGH, Colorado — A group of birds were unfortunately electrocuted when they collided with electrical equipment on Tuesday afternoon, sparking a wildfire that scorched 35 acres of land in Colorado.
According to West Metro Fire Rescue officials, the flock of birds caught fire after the incident, creating a spark that eventually set fire to nearby grass and brush in Roxborough, near Denver Water’s Foothills Wastewater Treatment Plant.
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On August 27, 2024, a wildfire burns in Roxborough, Colorado.
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On August 27, 2024, a wildfire burns in Roxborough, Colorado.
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On August 27, 2024, a wildfire burns in Roxborough, Colorado.
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On August 27, 2024, a wildfire burns in Roxborough, Colorado.
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On August 27, 2024, a wildfire burns in Roxborough, Colorado.
(West Metro Fire Department)
Dozens of firefighters responded to the fire and a county helicopter dropped multiple hoses on the spreading flames. Douglas County Sheriff’s officials issued voluntary evacuation orders for residents.
During the course of the evening, the forest fire was 100% contained and the order for voluntary evacuation has now been lifted.
“It was a close call tonight!” said West Metro Fire Rescue officials.
