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Brush fire sparked by power line near Lockheed Martin in Jefferson County

Fire is not threatening any buildings, South Metro officials said

A one acre fire broke out on the Lockheed Martin campus in Littleton on Sept. 17, 2024. Despite high winds crews were able to battle the fire with the help of helicopters that drop water the nearby South Platte River. The fire is now reported to be 100% contained. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
A one acre fire broke out on the Lockheed Martin campus in Littleton on Sept. 17, 2024. Despite high winds crews were able to battle the fire with the help of helicopters that drop water the nearby South Platte River. The fire is now reported to be 100% contained. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
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A small brush fire on a Lockheed Martin campus in Jefferson County was sparked by a power line failure, according to the South Metro Fire Rescue.

The 2-acre fire was reported in the 12200 block of South Wadsworth Boulevard around 11 a.m., South Metro officials said in a post on X.

Smoke is visible in the area, but the , fire officials said. Ground crews will stay on scene watching for any flare-ups as high winds and thunderstorms move into the area.

No buildings are threatened by the fire and no injuries have been reported.


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