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Police Questioning 3 Juveniles For Grass Fire In Broomfield

BROOMFIELD, Colo. (CBS4)- Firefighters rushed to extinguish a grass fire burning in open space in Broomfield on Monday afternoon. Copter4 flew over the fire just after 4 p.m.

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Copter4 flew over a grass fire burning in open space in Broomfield on Oct. 14, 2019 (credit: CBSB)

White smoke could be seen for miles as flames shot up into the air.

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Copter4 flew over a grass fire burning in open space in Broomfield on Oct. 14, 2019 (credit: CBSB)

North Metro Fire says Broomfield police are questioning three underage persons of interest.

The blaze was completely extinguished at 4:35 p.m. except for hotspots.

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No structures are threatened by the fire.

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Copter4 flew over a grass fire burning in open space in Broomfield on Oct. 14, 2019 (credit: CBSB)

What started the fire is being investigated.

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Copter4 flew over a grass fire burning in open space in Broomfield on Oct. 14, 2019 (credit: CBSB)

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