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Quarry fire creeps closer to homes: It's 'absolutely one of the most challenging firefights'
The Quarry fire in Jefferson County reached a quarter mile from the closest structure Thursday despite an increase in resources. "We have three big fires in the state of Colorado, but national news is focusing on this one," Mark Techmeyer, the director of public affairs for the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, said during a press conference on Thursday afternoon. The office was unable to provide the current size of the...
Driver pleads guilty in semi-truck crash that killed man on Highway 285
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Colo — A semi-truck driver has pleaded guilty to misdemeanor traffic charges in connection with a crash that killed one person and injured three others on Highway 285 in Jefferson County last month, according to court records. The Colorado State Patrol said Ignacio Cruz-Mendoza, 47, lost control...
Colorado Sheriff’s Department Needs 8 People To Remove 600 Pound Moose From Homeowner’s Backyard
When there’s a big ol’ moose, loitering in your yard, who you gonna call? The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department, it seems. A Colorado homeowner was getting a little worried after a massive, 600 pound moose wandered into their backyard and made itself comfortable. They were hoping the towering animal would leave on its own, but that never happened, so they had no choice but to call in the local sheriff’s department – along with some animal control officials.
One person dead as crews battle wildfires across Colorado’s Front Range
COLORADO (KRDO) - One person is dead as fires burning in the foothills north and west of Denver force thousands of people to evacuate. The one fatality comes from the Stone Canyon Fire burning north of Lyons in Boulder and Larimer County, according to the Boulder County Sheriff's Office. We're told the person, whose identity The post One person dead as crews battle wildfires across Colorado’s Front Range appeared first on KRDO.
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