Small Thornton Fire Threatens Homes
Two Or Three Kids Seen Leaving Area When Fire Started
POSTED: 5:18 a.m. MDT April 11, 2002
UPDATED: 7:03 a.m. MDT April 11, 2002
THORNTON, Colo. -- A four-acre fire sparked Wednesday
afternoon in a greenbelt between two subdivisions threatened homes
before it was contained.
Fire crews said a paved path helped to contain the blaze, which
started about 4 p.m. and was contained about 6 p.m. Crews were
soaking the ground to put out embers.
Witnesses said two or three youths were seen leaving the area
about the time the fire started.
The Colorado fire season normally begins in May or June, but
fire managers expect an early start this year because a drought has
left forests and grasses as dry as they usually are in June.
Fire crews said a paved path helped to contain the blaze, which
started about 4 p.m. and was contained about 6 p.m. Crews were
soaking the ground to put out embers.
Witnesses said two or three youths were seen leaving the area
about the time the fire started.
The Colorado fire season normally begins in May or June, but
fire managers expect an early start this year because a drought has
left forests and grasses as dry as they usually are in June.
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