Crews are working to mop up a fast-moving grass fire in Boulder County that destroyed four structures and prompted 75 homes to be evacuated Monday.
Wind gusts reached nearly 70 mph early Tuesday morning as firefighters worked to control what's been dubbed the Rabbit Mountain Fire. It is now 100 percent contained, though high winds are a concern, according to the Boulder County Sheriff's Office.
The blaze started around 5 p.m. Monday at 6300 Ute Highway, and about 150 acres have burned so far.
The Boulder County Sheriff's Office says no homes were lost. As of 4:30 a.m., there was no estimate on containment, but firefighters say the blaze is not growing or spreading, and that crews are working to contain hot spots.
#RabbitMntFire UPDATE: 4 buildings confirmed destroyed; 3 outbuildings & 1 barn. At least 1 vehicle and/or horse trailer believed destroyed.
— BoulderCountySheriff (@BldrCOSheriff) February 21, 2017
It's likely more structures, and possibly vehicles or horse trailers, may have been impacted but are not yet known.
A horse has been confirmed to have been injured in the fire, but the extent of the injuries is unknown. No humans were hurt.
The evacuated area spanned from Ute Hwy E of 6303 to 75th St. and Rabbit Mountain Road North of Ute Hwy.
#RabbitMountainFire in Boulder County is now 75% contained...anywhere from 50 to 75 acres. #9news
— Anusha Roy (@AnushaRoy9News) February 21, 2017
All evacuation orders were lifted by early Tuesday morning.
At this point, it's unclear how the fire started.
Twenty five to 30 firefighters will stay on the scene Tuesday to finish moping up hot spots.
