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2-Alarm Wildfire Threatens Homes

AURORA, Colo. (CBS4)- A two-alarm wildfire threatened homes in Aurora on Friday afternoon. It was 100 percent contained by 5:20 p.m.

Copter4 flew over the fire that was putting out a large volume of smoke in the 10300 block of East Inspiration Drive. No structures burned but the fire did grow close to some homes.

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Copter4 flew over the fire in Douglas County on Friday (credit: CBS)

A resident burning leaves or trash ignited the fire. According to South Metro Fire Rescue, charges are not expected.

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Several agencies assisted with the fires including Aurora Fire Rescue, South Metro Fire Rescue and Douglas County.

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A helicopter made water drops on the fire.

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A helicopter made water drops on the fire (credit: CBS)

The fire burned about 30 acres.

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Copter4 flew over the fire in Douglas County on Friday (credit: CBS)

Wildfire Resources

- Visit CBSDenver.com's Living With Wildfire section.

Wildfire Photo Galleries

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

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