A vehicle is believed to have sparked a grass fire near Mount Pleasant Cemetery in Erie, Colorado, on Thursday afternoon. However, the fire was quickly contained, with emergency responders reporting that it was extinguished within 30 minutes of being reported.
Fire Breaks Out Near Mount Pleasant Cemetery
The Erie Police Department first tweeted about the fire just before 3:30 p.m. on Thursday. The fire broke out near the cemetery, located north of Weld County Road 8 and just west of Colliers Boulevard.
Within 20 minutes of the initial report, Mountain View Fire Rescue confirmed that the fire had been contained and extinguished. Fortunately, there were no reports of injuries or significant damage.
Quick Response Prevents Further Damage
Authorities are still working to confirm more details about the cause of the fire, but they believe it was sparked by a vehicle. Due to the quick and effective response from local emergency services, the fire was stopped before it could spread further.
Erie, located about 30 miles north of Denver in Weld County, is no stranger to grass fires, especially during the warmer months. Local officials are continuing to monitor the area to ensure the fire doesn’t flare up again.