Two house fires in Englewood and Castle Rock kept firefighters racing across the south metro area Tuesday, sending columns of smoke over quiet residential streets and putting Front Range fire worries back in the spotlight. Crews stayed at both scenes for hours while neighbors looked on and emergency vehicles cycled through the blocks.
What Happened
According to CBS Colorado, fire crews were dispatched to separate home fires in Englewood and Castle Rock on Tuesday and worked both incidents. The station’s video shows engines, trucks and firefighters surrounding the homes, but CBS did not immediately report any confirmed causes or specific information on injuries or fatalities.
Weather and Fire Danger
The National Weather Service issued Red Flag Warnings earlier this month, cautioning that strong winds and low humidity can turn even a minor spark into a fast-moving fire. Those same powerful gusts have already shown what they can do: the Denver Gazette reported that high winds recently overturned semi trucks and prompted temporary closures on major highways, underscoring just how jumpy conditions are…