Fire near Franktown

FRANKTOWN - Several homes have been evacuated after a 50-acre fire broke out near Franktown.

The fire is burning near some residences, but there is no reason to think the blaze is threatening them currently, says the Douglas County Sheriff's Office. They say the fire is mostly burning trees at this point.

According to deputies, the nearest intersection to the fire is Highway 86 and Highway 83.

Homes are being evacuated in the north side of The Pinery. Automated emergency phone calls are going out to residents in the area.

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DOUGLAS COUNTY FIRE

8,500 Homes Evacuated By 1,000-Acre Douglas County Wildfire

Burning Tree Fire Broke Out Near Franktown

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One of my friends sent me this



They said ash is falling on them.

Bigger than Indian Gulch in just a few hrs at 1,600 acres and reporting 50% containment

Grass fires can move very quickly, and can be very dangerous. Here is an excellent video that explains them better to those of us who are more used to fires in the brush/trees.

After watching this video, I will never again think 'It's just a grass fire'.

I was just at the top of Smoky hill a few minutes ago. The wind was pretty bad and you could see the smoke out east.

Thanks for the video. Good reminders.

Rescue of animals from fire.


Horse rescued from Franktown fireWatch dramatic footage of fire crews coming to rescue a horse at a home near the Franktown fire.

http://www.9news.com/video/#/News/Horse ... 3340479001

Evacuations are lifted with stipulations:

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