DENVER (KDVR) — A two-alarm fire was threatening multiple homes and causing residents to evacuate from Woodrose Lane in Douglas County during a slew of Red Flag warnings.
The area is part of unincorporated Douglas County and is a residential area. South Metro Fire Rescue reported two houses were actively on fire as of about 2:45 p.m., and the fire was spreading to trees in the backyard.
As of about 3:15 p.m., crews had the fire under control. There were still firefighters extinguishing hot spots.
The agency also said that neighbors may have heard popping noises from the fire, but these were coming from an electrical breaker box on the side of the home. However, the homeowner did warn fire crews that there was ammunition in the home.
Residents were evacuating the area, and a third home was being threatened by the blaze. The area is near Plum Valley Park and the Coyote Creek Elementary School, which are adjacent to the Plum Valley Trail.
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office asked individuals to avoid the area and watch out for responding personnel.
A Red Flag warning is in effect for the area until 8 p.m., according to the National Weather Service Boulder. These warnings inform residents that conditions are favorable for rapid fire spread, due to windy conditions and low relative humidity.
FOX31’s Pinpoint Weather Team issued a Pinpoint Weather Alert Day for Thursday due to the high fire danger.
Heather Willard
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