GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. — At approximately 8:30 p.m., the Grand Junction Fire Department responded to a reported brush fire south of the Los Colonias Dog Park.
Arriving crews located an approximately quarter-acre fire burning in tall vegetation and debris along the river corridor. Favorable weather conditions helped limit the fire’s spread while firefighters identified the safest access to the area.
Crews deployed hose lines and advanced hose packs into the area to extinguish the fire and prevent further spread.
The Grand Junction Police Department is actively investigating the incident based on information provided by witnesses. The origin and cause of the fire remain under investigation.
No injuries were reported.
Fire Safety Reminder
The Grand Junction Fire Department urges residents to exercise extreme caution during the current period of hot, dry, and windy weather. These conditions can significantly increase fire danger and allow even small fires to spread rapidly.
Residents are encouraged to:
Properly extinguish smoking materials and dispose of them safely.
Avoid parking vehicles on dry grass.
Use caution when operating equipment that may produce sparks.
Secure trailer chains to prevent them from dragging on roadways and creating sparks.
For more information, contact the Grand Junction Fire Department Community Outreach Office at (970) 549-5800 or [email protected].