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Grass Fire Off Morrison Exit Fully Contained

MORRISON, Colo. (CBS4) - A grass fire that broke out near the Morrison Exit along Interstate 70 has been fully contained.

The fire broke out on Sunday afternoon and burned five acres. The blaze caused westbound lanes of I-70 to be closed at C-470.

According to the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, the fire was caused by trash that blew out of a truck that hit a power line.

The fire didn't cause any major property damage.

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