Quarry Fire in Jefferson County Expands to Over 300 Acres
The Quarry Fire continues to burn in Jefferson County, west of Ken Caryl, as of Thursday morning. The fire, which was discovered by a deputy around 9 p.m. on Tuesday along Deer Creek Canyon Road near Grizzly Drive, has now grown to 341 acres with 0% containment. More than a dozen agencies have responded to assist the Inter-Canyon Fire Protection District in battling the blaze.
Community Support and Donations
In response to the ongoing wildfire situation, GoFundMe has launched a centralized hub for people to find and donate to verified campaigns related to this fire and several others burning in Colorado. You can find that here.
Latest Updates
07:14 AM – August 1, 2024
Reporter: Morgan Whitley
- Calming Winds: FOX31’s Carly Moore reports from Jefferson County that winds have calmed since this morning. While temperatures were cooler earlier with a slight breeze, they are now heating up as the day progresses.
06:51 AM – August 1, 2024
Reporter: Morgan Whitley
- Press Briefing Scheduled: The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office has announced a press briefing at 7:45 a.m. on Thursday to provide further updates on the Quarry Fire.
06:50 AM – August 1, 2024
Reporter: Morgan Whitley
- Stay Informed with Alerts: Residents near the Quarry Fire can sign up for ArapAlert, a service providing emergency communications, weather warnings, and other alerts directly to your phone. Sign up online or download the ArapAlert app.
05:08 AM – August 1, 2024
Reporter: Morgan Whitley
- Evacuation Shelters Open: Dakota Ridge High School in Littleton is open for those seeking shelter and assistance due to the Quarry Fire evacuations.
05:07 AM – August 1, 2024
Reporter: Morgan Whitley
- Animal Shelter Options: The Foothills Animal Shelter at 580 McIntyre St. in Golden is offering refuge for pets from Jefferson County evacuation areas. Large animals can be taken to the Jefferson County Fairgrounds.
Evacuation Notices
Pre-Evacuation Notices
As of 5 a.m. Thursday, the following neighborhoods remain under pre-evacuation notices:
- Hilldale Pines
- Oehlmann Park
- Homestead South
- Silver Ranch
- Silver Ranch South
View the updated pre-evacuation map here.
Mandatory Evacuations
The following neighborhoods are still under mandatory evacuation as of Thursday morning:
- Kuehster
- McKinney Ranch
- Murphy Gulch
- Sampson
- Maxwell
View the mandatory evacuation map here.
As firefighting efforts continue, residents are urged to stay informed through official updates and adhere to evacuation orders for their safety.
