Watch CBS News

Crews Contain Brush Fire Near Lamar

LAMAR, Colo. (CBS4) - Fire crews who have been fighting a brush fire north of Lamar are getting the upper hand on the blaze.

The fire has burned 800 acres. Crews announced Saturday evening the fire has now been contained.

The fire started in an open field Saturday afternoon and was fueled by strong winds.

No structures were damaged.

Investigators are trying to find a cause of the fire.

LAMAR FIRE map
(credit: CBS)

Wildfire Resources

- Visit CBSDenver.com's Wildfire Resources section.

- Read recent Wildfire stories.

Wildfire Photo Galleries

- See images from the most destructive wildfires (Waldo Canyon, High Park and Fourmile) and largest wildfire (Hayman) in Colorado history.

View CBS News In
CBS News App Open
Chrome Safari Continue
Be the first to know
Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting.