DENVER (KDVR) — Crews investigated a string of “suspicious in nature” fires that broke out along the Highline Canal near Parker Road on Monday afternoon.
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South Metro Fire Rescue first said it responded to a vegetation fire at 1181 Parker Rd. after 1:30 p.m., and the fire had spread to one business structure before 2 p.m. By 2:24 p.m., the agency said firefighters were working on hot spots along a nearby canal and in the structure’s attic and decking.
All occupants in the business evacuated safely, and Parker Road was closed near Mississippi Avenue while firefighters were on the scene.
The fires were reported as under control and the road was reopened before 3:30 p.m…