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The Quarry Fire is 100% contained. It's burned 579.6 acres since starting on July 31.

All pre-evacuation orders have been lifted. All roads in the area reopened Thursday morning. The shelter at Dakota Ridge High School is closed.

The fire is now 578 acres with 82% containment.

• All residents must have credentials issued at the evacuation center located at Dakota Ridge High School, 13399 W. Coal Mine Ave.
• The evacuation center will be open until 6 p.m. tonight (8/6/24) and then it will close permanently.
• Current mandatory evacuation neighborhoods will be move to pre-evacuation status.
• Current pre-evacuation neighborhoods will be moved to non-status.
• Only residents with access cards will be allowed in for the next two days. General access will not be allowed until Thursday at the earliest. This is subject to change.
• Deer Creek Canyon Rd. will remain closed between Grizzly Dr. and Phillipsberg for several days for final cleanup.
• For information about returning home after a wildfire, visit our page . 

The fire is now 45% contained. It's burned 572 acres. A total of 192 ground and air personnel continue to work on the fire.

Jefferson County canceled its 2 p.m. Tuesday press conference.

Notes on evacuation orders:

• All mandatory evacuation orders were lifted at 10 a.m. Tuesday.
  
• All formerly mandatory evacuation areas have returned to pre-evacuation status.
  
• Formerly pre-evacuation areas are now on "non-status."
  
• All residents must have access credentials to return to their homes. Credentials are issued at the evacuation center at Dakota Ridge High School, 13399 W. Coal Mine Ave.
  
• Only residents with access cards will be allowed for the next two days. General access will not be allowed until Thursday.
  
• Deer Creek Canyon Rd. will remain closed between Grizzly Dr. and Phillipsberg for the next few days as crews perform final cleanup.

According to Jefferson County officials, neighborhoods were taken from a mandatory to a pre-evacuation category. Re-entry badges are required for residents of the Deer Creek Mesa and Kester neighborhoods to return home.

To get a badge, homeowners must go to Dakota Ridge High School from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and present proof of identity and address to obtain a badge. Many have gone through that process and they are hopeful that other neighborhoods will be able to return to their homes soon. The badging system has been established to monitor who is going in and out and keep safety and traffic managed.

They report that they are feeling very good about where things are at and are at 20% containment.

Helicopters are assisting with the fire today.

An arson investigation is still underway. They are reporting it as human-caused and label it as arson regardless of it if was intentional or unintentional. They are aware of where the fire started.

There has still been no structure loss and the fire remains in open space with the closest point being a quarter of a mile to a structure.

They are telling homeowners to plan on seeing firefighters, apparatus and smoke coming from the ground for at least a week, if not more. Neighborhoods will be busy.

• Fire is about 480 acres and growing; 10% contained
• 575 homes evacuated across 5 subdivisions
• Firefighter safety is a top priority
• Fire conditions: dry fuels, hot temperatures, steep and rocky terrain, extremely dry, with many rattlesnakes in the area
• Firefighting resources:
  
  • About 155 firefighters on the ground, including the San Juan Hotshots Crew
  • Two air tankers and three helicopters
  • 23 fire rigs
  • Limited resources available due to other active fires

The fire is now at 450 acres with 0% containment.

Yesterday, it grew by 100 acres, mostly in unpopulated areas. No injuries or structures were lost.

In this morning's briefing, Jefferson County Sheriff's officials noted that they've identified the fire's point of origin. It's now an active arson investigation, as they believe the fire to be "human-caused in some manner." Officials are remaining tight-lipped about the investigation and declined to share further information.

Today's support includes two hotshot crews (40 firefighters) and aerial work.

The terrain continues to be a challenge. Sheriff's officials noted that some firefighters with 20 years of experience say they've never worked in more difficult terrain.

They're cautiously optimistic that everything will go well Friday but warn that possible storms this afternoon could bring dry lightning and shifting winds.

The Quarry Fire is now being investigated as arson.

"The reason it’s an arson investigation is that we preliminarily believe that this fire is human-caused in some manner," said Kevin Bost with the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office during a Friday morning update.

The sheriff's office identified the point of origin of the fire on Deer Creek.

All three of the large wildfires burning on Colorado’s Front Range are believed to be human-caused, Governor Jared Polis told CBS °µºÚ±¬ÁÏ yesterday.

Fire managers say they’re making progress fighting the Quarry Fire burning in Jefferson County as the fire remains at around 450 acres.

During a morning press briefing streamed on Denver FOX31, Karlyn Tilley said they’re feeling cautiously optimistic about the day ahead.

" The caveat to that is possible storms that will be coming in later today," said Tilley. "So we are expecting some dry storms, and that could bring lightning and that could bring wind."

Jefferson County officials also say they’ve located where this fire started on Deer Creek. They believe it’s human-caused and are investigating it as arson.

The Quarry Fire has burned 450 acres and is 0% contained. Earlier today, officials confirmed that 20 San Juan Hotshots are on the way to assist with firefighting efforts.

The Jefferson County Sheriff has issued a pre-evacuation notice for the West Ranch neighborhood. Residents should be alert and ready to leave the area at any time.

An evacuation center is set up at Dakota Ridge High School, 13399 West Coal Mine Avenue.

Large animals and livestock may be taken to the Jefferson County Fairgrounds, and pets may be taken to the evacuation center or Foothills Animal Shelter.

The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office will release another update on the Quarry Fire around 8 p.m. Thursday.

The National Interagency Fire Center is reporting the fire is now 450 acres.

The Quarry Fire is now at 341 acres with 0% containment.

Pre-evacuation warnings have been added for the Homestead South neighborhood and Oehlmann Park neighborhood. If you are concerned about your safety or believe you are in danger, do not wait for an official evacuation order. Leave immediately. Evacuate to Dakota Ridge High School, 13399 West Coal Mine Avenue, if needed.

To prepare for evacuation, you should arrange for transportation or other mobility assistance, relocate livestock or large animals out of the area, and pack essential personal belongings, medications, special dietary items, and infant-care items.

If you are unable to obtain transportation or other assistance and want to leave, call the sheriff's office at 303 277-0211. Only use 911 if you have an emergency. Emergency situations can change rapidly.

The National Interagency Fire Center reports that the fire is now at 336 acres with zero containment.

The fire continues to burn in steep and rocky terrain, with plenty of dry fuels to work with. Firefighters got help from air support crews on Wednesday.

Jefferson County is using to help residents in the area of the Quarry Fire track if they are in an evacuation zone. They are also encouraging people to sign up for Lookout Alerts at

Over 200 acres are currently burning. The county is reporting that the conditions are not conducive to ground attack due to terrain (steep, loose, rocky, rattlesnakes).

They are currently working with "large air support" and 4 helicopters. Resources are slim due to fighting the other two fires but Douglas County is sending aid.

Chatfield Reservoir is closed for recreation and workers are using the reservoir for fire fighting at this time.

Dakota Ridge High School is aiding 50 people and 7-8 small animals.

Workers have been successful in their efforts to keep the fire from neighborhoods so far, but "every neighborhood is at risk" in the area of the fire.

Five neighborhoods have already evacuated and two are on on pre-evacuation orders.

Evacuations are underway for five subdivisions in south Jefferson County.

• Deer Creek Mesa
• Sampson
• Maxwell
• McKinney
• Murphy

Additionally, the Silver Ranch and Silver Ranch South subdivisions are under pre-evacuation orders. .

Road Closures

Road closures currently in place include:

• South Valley Road and Deer Creek Canyon Rd.
• Deer Creek Canyon Rd. and South Cougar Rd.
• Deer Creek Canyon Rd. at West Ranch Trail.
• Pleasant Park Rd. and Kuester Rd.

Evacuation Order

• Deer Creek Mesa subdivision
• Sampson subdivision
• Maxwell subdivision
• Kuehster
• McKinney Ranch
• Murphy Gulch

Evacuation Warning

• Silver Ranch
• South Silver Ranch

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