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‘Fire Train’ arrives in Douglas County to douse wildfire hotspots
A “Fire Train” arrived in Colorado on Monday, the day after a series of fires sparked along train tracks in Douglas County ...
Colorado officials investigate cause of Louviers fire, thank county helitack team
Colorado officials are thanking firefighters for their quick action after multiple fires threatened nearby homes.
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Sheriff: Source of Douglas County fire likely 'associated with passing train'
It’s likely the ‘Airport Fire’, burning since Sunday, triggering evacuation orders for Louviers in Douglas County, was ...
Landspout tornado damages roofs of businesses in Douglas County
A fast-moving landspout tornado struck more than a half-dozen businesses in Franktown in Douglas County on Monday afternoon, ...
What causes firenadoes like the ones spotted in Douglas County?
The firenadoes that formed during the brush fire on Sunday near Louviers were unusual, said 9NEWS Weather Impact Team ...
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Nearby helitack crew prevented Douglas County fire from becoming much worse, sheriff says
South Metro Fire Rescue (SMFR) said the vegetation fire burning near US 85 had grown to 130 acres and was 90% contained by ...
WATCH: Landspout hits Colorado town, damages several buildings
Several businesses were damaged after a fast-moving landspout touched down southeast of Denver Monday afternoon.
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Evacuation ordered, then canceled for town of Louviers after brush fire in Douglas County
Plum Creek Nature, Plum Creek Picnic, and Roxborough Cove parking areas are all closed and evacuated right now.
Douglas County helitack team thwarts airport fire Sunday
Douglas County's helicopter team critically curtailed the airport fire, which burned 130 acres and forced evacuations, by executing rapid water drops.
Wildfires ignite in Douglas County, add to damage from western slope blazes
At least four uncontained wildfires burning across Colorado’s western slope on Sunday, which together have destroyed ...