Tag: straight creek fire
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Platte River Fire 50% contained, Straight Creek Fire fully extinguished
The Platte River and Straight Creek fires that broke out Thursday have calmed down, with firefighters reaching 50% and 100% containment, officials said Sunday afternoon. The Platte River Fire has burned 37 acres in Jefferson County, while the Straight Creek Fire has burned 8 acres east of Dillon. Crews worked Saturday to address the fire…
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Progress made, but Straight Creek, Platte River fires continue to burn
The Straight Creek Fire didn’t grow in size after firefighters reported the blaze was 30% contained last night, but crews are still working to contain the perimeter of Platte River Fire, officials said Saturday morning. Around 45 firefighters and three aicraft were working the Straight Creek Fire on Saturday. The blaze had blackened about eight…