DOUGLAS COUNTY, Colo – An evacuation warning has been lifted for a wildfire burning near Jackson Creek Road and Rampart Range Road, according to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office.
Officials on social media earlier said the evacuation warning was for a 3-mile radius surrounding the fire and includes Devils Head Recreation Area. It has since been lifted.
A road closure is in effect at South Platte River Road and South County Highway 67.
According to the West Douglas County Fire Protection District, the Log Jumper Fire was around 1 acre in size.
Just before 7 p.m., the Dougco Sheriff's Office said the fire is 40% contained and the "forward progress has been stopped", adding that the fire appeared to have been started by lightning.
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