JEFFERSON COUNTY, Colo. — All evacuations were lifted and US 285 was back open Sunday evening after a 6-acre wildfire near Indian Hills shut down the highway earlier in the day.
The Twin Forks Fire had prompted the evacuation of at least five homes.
The Colorado Department of Transportation shut down US 285 between North Turkey Creek Road and Summer Road. One northbound lane and all southbound lanes were reopened to traffic by 4 p.m.
The Twin Forks Fire was first reported around 1 p.m. Sunday and was burning near North Turkey Creek Road.
Fire crews were focusing their efforts along the south side of US 285 as deputies went door-to-door to ensure the safe evacuation of the homes under the evacuation order. The sheriff's office said no more evacuations are expected.
Two helicopters and multiple ground crews were working the fire, which is burning grass, shrubs, and trees. It's unknown how much of the fire is contained.
Crews from Elk Creek Fire Rescue, North Fork Fire, Indian Hills Fire, Inter Canyon Fire, and Dougco Helitak are battling the blaze. Fifteen personnel from the sheriff's office are also on the scene.
There have been no reports of structure loss or injuries. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
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