DOUGLAS COUNTY, Colo. — The Bear Creek Fire southwest of Roxborough State Park has burned about 11 acres and thanks to early detection and a large response on Sunday, the fire is not expected to grow anymore, Douglas County Sheriff’s Office said Monday.
The fire was first discovered on Saturday evening by Pano AI cameras, which notified authorities and allowed firefighters to reach the flames quickly. These cameras have also helped detect and alert first responders to wildfires in June 2025 near Turtle Mountain and July 2025 near Castle Pines.
On Sunday morning, Colorado Parks and Wildlife said the state park would close all day due to smoke and a potential wildfire threat. The fire, which was named the Bear Creek Fire, was burning in the Pike National Forest southwest of the state park’s boundary.
A “massive air and ground assault was launched,” including four helicopters, and the crews were able to establish fire lines while dousing hotspots, the sheriff’s office said…