Colorado wildfires: Fire sparks off of U.S. 6 near Lookout Mountain, Golden

The Goltra fire sparked off of U.S. 6 through Clear Creek Canyon in Jefferson County on Aug. 20, 2024. Fire officials believe the fire was started by lightning. (Courtesy of Jefferson County Sheriff's Office) — The Goltra fire sparked off of U.S. 6 through Clear Creek Canyon in Jefferson County on Aug. 20, 2024. Fire officials believe the fire was started by lightning. (Courtesy of Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office)

By Katie Langford | klangford@denverpost.com | The Denver Post

PUBLISHED: August 20, 2024 at 6:18 PM MDT | UPDATED: August 21, 2024 at 8:27 AM MDT

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A small wildfire likely sparked by lightning is burning just off of U.S. 6 near Lookout Mountain west of Golden, according to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office.

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The Goltra fire is estimated at 10 acres, Jefferson County fire officials said

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