JEFFERSON COUNTY, Colo. -- Erratic winds kept firefighters busy as they worked a brush fire in Jefferson County early Sunday afternoon.
Firefighters were battling the three-acre Hogback Fire which could be seen from downtown Denver after getting initial reports at around 1:15 p.m. The brush fire was burning near Bowles Avenue and C-470.
The fire was 100 percent contained before 8 p.m,, officials told Denver7.
At least 30 firefighters were working to contain the flames as erratic winds were pushing the fire at the top of the hogback.
West Metro has 6 engines, 5 brush trucks on scene. Illegal campsite nearby may have caused fire. 2/2
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No structures were threatened and the fire was under control as of 3:30 p.m., officials said.
Firefighters will continue to mop up the fire on Monday morning as the steep terrain makes it dangerous for crews to work overnight.
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