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Flash flood warning issued for Quarry burn scar in Jefferson County

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DENVER — The National Weather Service issued a flash flood warning for the Quarry burn scar in Jefferson County on Saturday. The warning expires at 6 p.m.

The warning was issued after Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain moved over the area around 4:30 p.m.

Excessive rain could cause debris flows near steep terrain.

The 580-acre Quarry Fire burning west of Ken Caryl is fully contained. The suspected arson was first reported on July 30.

No homes have been lost to the fire.

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