#FoxtonFire: Wildfires on River Road, evacuations lifted

Elk Creek Firefighters responded to a mutual aid fire with North Fork Fire Department today. Elk Creek Fire Suppression Module 459, Engine 451 and Engine 435 responded to assist with the suppression efforts. The #Foxton Fire is approx.50 acres. Firefighters will be working on the fire for the rest of the week.

From North Fork Fire 1min ago
Crews are making good progress this morning on the #NorthForkComplexFire along Platte River Rd. Investigation is continuing as well. Will have updated containment numbers later today. Platte River Road from CR 126 to Foxton Rd remains closed at this time.


From ICFPD 2hrs ago
Firefighters from @icfpd returning to #foxtonfire today to assist @nffpd1.

Jeffco Sheriff @jeffcosheriffco 30min ago
UPDATE on #FoxtonFire We’re working with @NorthForkFire & @WestMetroFire on an investigation into the suspicious nature of these fire(s). Containment efforts are in a good place this morning. This will be our final update on this incident at this time #jeffco.

Jeffco Sheriff @jeffcosheriffco 39m
UPDATE #FoxtonFire Evacuations have been lifted but roads remained closed to non residents

From North Fork Fire
1 PM update on the #NorthForkComplexFire - containment is at 70% and crews are expected to be off the fire line later this afternoon. All evacuation notices have been lifted but Platte River Rd between CR 126 & Foxton Rd remains closed except for emergency vehicles and local residents returning to their homes. The cause of the fires is still under investigation. Thanks to everyone in the community for their support and cooperation during this event.