Firefighters rushed to put out a grass fire burning near Franktown early Wednesday morning. According to fire investigators, several homes were evacuated “out of an abundance of caution” during the fire.
Crews were called to the fire burning in a large pile of wood and ash. According to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, a vigilant resident spotted the fire on a security camera and immediately called 911.
The incident was quickly brought under control before it spread, and crews said they ensured the pile was completely cooled before they left, with some help from drones to scan for any hot spots…