Firefighters stopped the forward progress of the Log Jumper fire, which prompted evacuation orders in Douglas County on Saturday. 

The lightning-caused wildfire burned about 1 acre near Jackson Creek Road and Rampart Range Road, officials said.

The fire was detected shortly after it started when a resident reported smoke and Pano AI cameras identified the plume, allowing emergency crews to respond quickly, according to Douglas County officials.

An evacuation warning was issued for a 3-mile radius around the fire, including the Devils Head Recreation Area. The warning was lifted by 7 p.m. Saturday after firefighters halted the fire’s growth.

Officials said the fire was caused by a lightning strike that ignited a tree. The blaze was estimated at about 1 acre and was 40% contained as of 6:58 p.m. Saturday. By later Saturday evening, containment had increased to 80%.

Fire crews worked on the ground while the Douglas County firefighting helicopter conducted water drops. Road closures were put in place at South Platte River Road and South County Highway 67 near Sugar Creek Road during the response.

Douglas County officials credited the rapid containment to early detection and a coordinated response among multiple agencies. 

The fire occurred amid ongoing dry conditions across Douglas County. As of June 18, the National Drought Mitigation Center reported that all of Douglas County was classified as abnormally dry, with 96% of the county experiencing moderate drought conditions and 38% in severe drought.

Officials encouraged residents to sign up for emergency notifications through DougCo Alerts to receive information about incidents and emergencies in the county.