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The Hogback Fire in Colorado was caused by a power line that was brought down by the wind. The fire led to pre-evacuation notices for Solterra and Red Rocks Ranch as well as the middle of the Town of Morrison, but the notices were taken down Friday evening. Firefighters faced difficulties in fighting the fire due to the strong winds. However, they managed to control the fire and spot fires on the east side of Dinosaur Ridge before it ran downhill.
A wildfire is burning in Jefferson County along the hogback south of Interstate 70, leading to pre-evacuation warnings in multiple neighborhoods in Jefferson County and the western edge of Lakewood. The fire, as of about 3:30 p.m. Friday, is 10 acres and growing, fueled by extremely strong winds. Pre-evacuation notices have been issued for the Morrison area, Solterra subdivision, and Red Rock Ranch neighborhood. The fire sparked Friday afternoon in windy weather and during a red flag warning on fire danger in the area. Smoke is visible and firefighters are on scene. Colorado 93 is closed from I-70 to Morrison because of the fire.
Fire crews are responding to the Hogback Fire, a small wildfire burning near C-470 and Alameda in Jefferson County. Some homeowners are on a pre-evacuation notice and parts of Highway 93 have been closed. Power lines are also down in the area.
The Hogback fire near Morrison in Jefferson County has grown to 10 acres and has prompted pre-evacuation notices for some residents in Morrison, as well as the Solterra Subdivision and Red Rocks Ranch neighborhood of Lakewood. The Dabin show at Red Rocks Amphitheatre has been postponed due to high winds. Power outages have affected thousands of customers in the area. The state is currently under three weather warnings, two watches, two advisories, and an alert due to heavy snow, high winds, and bad air.