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Northern Weld County fire burns 1,100 acres

The Tribune|March 10, 2010
ColoradoSafety

A brush fire, apparently started from a short in a power line from wind turbines in the area, burned 1,100 acres before firefighters were able to stop the wind-blown flames. The fire was reported about 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, near the intersection of Weld County roads 111 and 128.


A brush fire, apparently started from a short in a power line from wind turbines in the area, burned 1,100 acres before firefighters were able to stop the wind-blown flames.

The fire was reported about 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, near the intersection of Weld County roads 111 and 128.

Pawnee Fire District chief Steven Pixley said they had to call for aid from several fire departments - New Raymer, Pine Bluffs, Wyo., Carpenter, Wyo., and the U.S. Forest Service. About 25 firefighters fought the blaze for nearly 5 hours.

"The wind was a problem, but so were the draws (gullies) that go through the area, where it was hard to get to the fire," Pixley said.

He said the fire was started by an electrical short in a line from one of the wind …

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A brush fire, apparently started from a short in a power line from wind turbines in the area, burned 1,100 acres before firefighters were able to stop the wind-blown flames.

The fire was reported about 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, near the intersection of Weld County roads 111 and 128.

Pawnee Fire District chief Steven Pixley said they had to call for aid from several fire departments - New Raymer, Pine Bluffs, Wyo., Carpenter, Wyo., and the U.S. Forest Service. About 25 firefighters fought the blaze for nearly 5 hours.

"The wind was a problem, but so were the draws (gullies) that go through the area, where it was hard to get to the fire," Pixley said.

He said the fire was started by an electrical short in a line from one of the wind turbines in the area. It was the first time the department has fought a fire caused by the turbines.

There was no property damage and no one was injured.


Source:http://www.greeleytribune.com…

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