A vegetation fire broke out in Arvada, Colorado shortly before 8:50 a.m. Saturday near the intersection of Colorado Highways 93 and 72. Crews from Coal Creek Canyon Fire and Arvada Fire responded to the scene.
A devastating fire has been reported in Arvada, Colorado. (unsplash)In an initial post on X, Arvada Fire said, “Arvada Fire is responding to a small vegetation fire reported from the Hwy 93 and 72 intersection with the Coal Creek Canyon Fire. Updates to follow.”
Less than 20 minutes later, the department reported, “Windy conditions and dry fuel have allowed this fire to grow rapidly. Fire progress has been halted on Hwy 93 and firefighters are working to extinguish any active fire fronts.”
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Pre-eviction noticeAs a precaution, law enforcement has issued a pre-evacuation notice for the Candelas community.
Arvada Fire wrote, “Law enforcement has issued a pre-evacuation notice for the community of Candelas. The fire is still on the NW side of Hwy 93 and 72 as firefighters work to contain the fire in windy conditions.”
The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office also provided an update, writing on Facebook, “JCSO on scene of grass fire at Hwy 93 and Hwy 72, causing full road closure in all directions. Fire appears to have started along railroad tracks. Multiple agencies and resources on scene.”
Photos and video from the scene showed firefighters battling the blaze as smoke filled the air.
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Officials said no structures were threatened as of the latest update.
