If you or someone close to you has a disability or requires special assistance, please call the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office at 303-271-0211. In an emergency, always dial 911.

Friday, April 8, 2011

Jefferson County Fires April 8

The Squaw Pass Fire is burning in the Soda Creek area of Evergreen near the 1400 block of Autumnwood. It has burned 40 acres. No structures have burned as of this time, but firefighters did active structure protection on several buildings.



  • Reverse 911 went to 271 phones

  • Buchanan Rec center at Evergreen Parkway & Squaw Pass is an evacuation site

  • Large animals may be taken to the Evergreen Rodeo grounds on Stagecoach.

  • Foothills Animal Shelter will accept small animals

A fire is now burning near 24400 Snow Valley Road near North Turkey Creek and 285. Air support has been ordered for this fire.