North Hogback Fire Investigators Say Passing Traffic Likely Sparked Blaze

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4) - The brush fire that lit up the hogback in Jefferson County this week is now 100 percent contained.

Flames from the North Hogback Fire broke out Wednesday near C-470 and Bowles and burned 35 acres.

Horse owners had to evacuate their animals from the Ken-Caryl Ranch Equestrian Center. They were allowed back into the center a day or two later.

Fire investigators say the blaze was most likely sparked by passing traffic.

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