Brush Fire Closes Highway 285

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4)– A brush fire closed Highway 285 near Turkey Creek Road on Wednesday afternoon. Homes in the area were evacuated.
The so-called “North Turkey Creek Fire” was burning in trees near mile marker 243 along Highway 285. The fire was estimated at seven acres at 3:15 p.m. It was under control and 50 percent contained.Elk Creek, Inter Canyon, Indian Hills, West Metro, and Platte Canyon responding to Hwy 285 fire. pic.twitter.com/afp2xqaKGP
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