Fire Breaks Out On Green Mountain In Lakewood

LAKEWOOD, Colo. (CBS4) - Firefighters responded to a blaze that was burning on Green Mountain that has forced evacuations Monday evening.

The fire was estimated at being 300 acres and some homeowners were told to evacuate, although it's not clear how many.

As of 9:30 p.m. Monday the fire was reported to be 90 percent contained.

(Watch a time lapse video of the fire below)

There haven't been any reports of injuries due to the fire.

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In:
• Lakewood
• Jefferson County