A brush fire that burned 1.5 acres in a Castle Pines neighborhood was started by a juvenile, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office said Wednesday.
South Metro Fire Rescue crews responded to the at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday and quickly contained the flames, according to the departmentap posts on X. The fire didn’t damage any structures.
Fire marshal and sheriff’s office investigators found the , sheriff’s office officials said in a post on X. Criminal charges in the case are pending.
Update:SMFR and on scene of a brush fire. Fire has been knocked down and not threatening any homes at this time. Helicopter is overhead but has not been used at this time for any water drops.
— South Metro Fire Rescue (@SouthMetroPIO)
“This incident serves as an important reminder that fire season is upon us,” the sheriff’s office said in a statement. “We urge all residents to exercise caution and to educate their children about the dangers of fire.”
