Update as of 8:00 a.m. on July 5:
The Cañon City Area Fire Protection District says there are still fire crews on the scene of the fire west of Skyline Drive, but it is in the "mop-up phase."
Firefighters say the fire was caused by a fireworks show, and they ask that drivers don't stop along Highway 50 near the site of the fire to prevent traffic hazards.
The Cañon City Area Fire Protection District also said that firefighters responded to four separate incidents on Independence Day:
- The wildland fire on Skyline Drive during the fireworks show
- A 3-4 acre wildland fire near the Dinosaur Flatts shooting range
- A structure fire resulting in damage to a detached garage (under investigation)
- A fifth-wheel camping trailer (under investigation)
No injuries were reported from the incidents. These were all in addition to their normal calls for service.
The Cañon City Area Fire Protection District thanked all of the first responders who spent their holiday keeping the public safe!
Original coverage on July 4:
The Cañon City Area Fire Protection District confirmed to News 5 on Friday night that they are responding to at least a 5-acre fire west of Skyline Drive.
They say the fire is in steep terrain and nearly inaccessible. No other crews have been called in as of 10:30 pm.
At 9:40 pm on Facebook, the Cañon City Area Fire Protection District posted, "The Canon City Fireworks aerial show has been paused due to multiple spot fires on the west side of Skyline Drive."
At 10:30 pm, they provided an update that "the aerial fireworks display is over due to fires on the west side of Skyline Drive. Please avoid the area of Highway 50 near Skyline Drive."
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