A small brush fire on a Lockheed Martin campus in Jefferson County was sparked by a power line failure, according to the South Metro Fire Rescue.
The 2-acre fire was reported in the 12200 block of South Wadsworth Boulevard around 11 a.m., South Metro officials said in a post on X.
SMFR @WestMetroFire and @jeffcosheriffco are responding to a small vegetation fire with slow spread near 12257 S.Wadsworth Boulevard Smoke is visible in the area. Updates will follow as more information is confirmed. pic.twitter.com/Flgn93KxzD
— South Metro Fire Rescue (@SouthMetroPIO) September 17, 2024
Smoke is visible in the area, but the fire is under control as of 1:15 p.m., fire officials said. Ground crews will stay on scene watching for any flare-ups as high winds and thunderstorms move into the area.
No buildings are threatened by the fire and no injuries have been reported.
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