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Fire Crews Use Chainsaws In Wildfire Mop-Up Efforts At Cherry Creek State Park

(CBS4) - The wildfire at Cherry Creek State Park was 100% contained as of Tuesday afternoon. The fire burned more than 200 acres in a grass fire that started on Sunday.

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(credit: DC Sheriff)

South Metro Fire Rescue crews say homeowners in the area may see more smoke as they continue to focus on hot spots. Crews will return to the burn area on Wednesday.

Cherry Creek State Park Fire
(credit: South Metro Fire Rescue)

What caused the fire is being investigated.

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