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Small Wildfire Quickly Brought Under Control In Jefferson County

LAKEWOOD, Colo. (CBS4) - A small wildfire broke out early Monday morning on Green Mountain in Jefferson County and was quickly brought under control.

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At daybreak the fire was burning up a ridge and wasn't burning near homes. It initially was estimated at approximately 1 acre in size.

High fire danger is in effect on Colorado's Front Range due to recent dry, unseasonably warm conditions.

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