Wildfire season has arrived.
Crews with Summit Fire & EMS responded to a small wildfire off Elk Run Road north of Silverthorne on Tuesday afternoon. While the blaze was quickly doused, officials say it’s a stern reminder that fires can pop up unpredictably and that residents need to be ready.
“We are in wildfire season now,” said Steve Lipsher, a spokesperson for Summit Fire & EMS. “Pretty much anywhere you can live in Summit County, you’re in the wildland urban interface. As a result, everyone should be prepared today for the possibility that a wildfire could threaten you or your home. If you haven’t, it is time to put together your plans.”
Summit Fire received the call at about noon and sent a hefty response to deal with the fire. Lipsher said a worker was cutting culvert piping with an oxy-acetylene torch when a spark landed in a nearby grass and sage field and started the blaze.