200-acre Goltra Fire ignites in Clear Creek Canyon, Colorado, due to lightning, closing US 6 & complicating firefighting efforts.
A 200-acre wildfire, dubbed Goltra Fire, has ignited in Clear Creek Canyon west of Golden, Colorado, near the Denver metro area. The fire, sparked by lightning, has caused the closure of U.S. Highway 6 and complicated efforts by firefighters as the steep terrain and presence of rattlesnakes pose challenges. Firefighting crews, including helicopters from area agencies, are currently working to contain the blaze.
August 21, 2024
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