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Grass fire along I-25 sends up smoke, slows traffic near Castle Rock

The fire sparked on the west side of I-25 between Castle Pines Parkway and Happy Canyon Road

Lauren Penington of Denver Post portrait in Denver on Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post)
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A brief grass fire along Interstate 25 near Castle Rock is sending smoke over the highway and slowing traffic in the area, fire officials said Friday.

The fire sparked on the west side of I-25 between Castle Pines Parkway and Happy Canyon Road, but the cause of the flames was unclear Friday afternoon, .

Firefighters quickly contained the fire, but said smoke and emergency equipment will remain in the area along the interstate as crews work to extinguish the flames and any hotspots.

As of , crews from both South Metro Fire Rescue and were on the scene of the grass fire for mop-up.

Drivers should expect delays in the area, South Metro officials said.

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