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Crews Battle Small Wildfire Near Coffintop Mountain In Boulder County

BOULDER COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4) - The U.S. Forest Service responded to a small wildfire in Boulder County Monday afternoon. The burn area is located near Coffintop Mountain.

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Crews on scene said no structures were threatened. Smoke was visible from Lyons and Highway 7.

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There is an investigation underway to determine if the fire was caused by a lightning strike. A storm system moved through the area before the fire started.

 

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