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Wind Fuels Grass Fire Near Highway 93 In Arvada

ARVADA, Colo. (CBS4) - Arvada firefighters rushed to a grass fire burning near Highway 93 on Sunday afternoon. Gusty winds did not help crews.

Arvada grass fire 2(Arvada Fire Protection District)
Grass fire in Arvada (credit: Arvada)

The fire started near Pioneer Sand -- east of the highway near West 82nd Avenue.

Arvada grass fire 1 (Arvada Fire Protection District)
Grass fire in Arvada (credit: Arvada)

Some homes in the area are under pre-evacuation orders. The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office says the fire is now in a mop-up stage.

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