A squirrel that came in contact with a power line was the cause of a brush fire in Douglas County that threatened multiple homes on Wednesday, fire officials say.
The fire prompted evacuations from five homes, and all residents were able to return home Wednedsay night, South Metro Fire Rescue officials said in a post around 9 p.m. None of the homes were damaged.
The structures were successfully protected "thanks to the quick response and coordinated efforts of crews," fire officials said in a post around 6:45 p.m.
Firefighting efforts involved multiple agencies and a helicopter that made eight water drops, SMFR officials said.
Officials first posted about the fire in the area of 6544 Village Road at 5:50 p.m.
Fire officials said around 6:45 p.m. they had gained control over the fire, which was mapped at approximately 2 acres.
