Fort Lupton Haystack Fire

Around 1400 hours, vigilant neighbors noticed and warned property owners at 9743 Weld County Road 16 that there was smoke coming from their hay stacks. The owners started opening up the hay in an attempt to attack the fire but lost control of the situation. 11 fire districts responded to help put out the 3,500 tons of burning hay. At the peak of the operation up to 12 tenders were needed for water supply operations. Crews protected exposures and other hay bales so they could be removed to safety. The remaining hay was allowed to burn itself out for several days under the supervision of firefighters and property owners. No live stock was lost and one firefighter was treated and released on scene. Mike Melton Photos

Districts On The Ticket - Fort Lupton, Frederick-Firestone, Mountain View, Platteville-Gillcrest, Brighton, Johnstown, Platte Valley, Hudson, South East Weld, Platte Valley EMS & Weld EMS

Taken from “5280 Fire”, the Metro Denver Firefighting News

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