CSFD crews helping fight wildfires in Jefferson and Larimer Counties

The Colorado Springs Fire Department (CSFD) says a crew of three is helping fight the Quarry Fire, which is burning in Jefferson County.

Quarry Fire erupts southwest of Denver Wednesday, prompts evacuations

The fire has burned more than 200 acres and is 0% contained at this time. Nearly 600 homes have been evacuated in the area.

CSFD also has crews fighting wildfires in Idaho and Oregon.

A group of CSFD firefighters are helping combat wildfires across several states

According to CSFD, they also have firefighters at Mesa Verde National Park and four are fighting the Alexander Mountain Fire, which is burning near Loveland.

Alexander Mountain Fire continues to grow Wednesday, no containment

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Aerial Footage of the Alexander Mountain Fire

Multiple fires are burning near the Denver/Boulder area, the Alexander Mountain Fire is now over 5,000 acres as of Wednesday.

Alexander Mountain Fire update | Morning of July 30, 2024

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