BROOMFIELD, Colo. (KDVR) — Fire danger is a growing concern as high winds remain in the forecast along Colorado’s front range. A Level 2 Fire Ban remains in place for the Broomfield area amid extremely dry conditions.“Anything that causes a spark can be picked up by the wind and cause a grass fire pretty quickly” North Metro Fire Rescue spokesperson Katie Converse told FOX31.
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North Metro’s Wildland Team battles fires across the nation. Crews are monitoring areas near Broomfield in a brush truck checking wind speeds and humidity as they search for fire fuels that could spark disaster. The team even investigated safety conditions after a car accident on Thursday.“These guys immediately deployed to that call to make sure that the electrical line didn’t start a fire” said Converse.Concerned residents tell FOX31 they are pleased with the fire department’s efforts ahead of the forecasted…..