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“Firefighters on scene battling flames and protecting surrounding vegetation. No reports of injuries.” Getting your player ready...
FRANKTOWN, Colo. – Franktown Fire Department crews spent the better part of Saturday afternoon battling a large barn fire that was visible from miles away.
The fire was first reported just before 2 p.m. near Castle Point Drive. Viewers calling into the the plumes of dark smoke could be seen from the Castle Rock and Parker areas.
Final update: Hay will make this fire difficult to extinguish. Crews will remain on scene for several hours to make sure fire does not spread into vegetation.
— Franktown Fire (@FranktownFire)
The fire department extended operations on the blaze due to smoldering hay and crews remained on scene for quite a while as hay made the fire difficult to extinguish.
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