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Evacuations Ordered In New 'Platte River Fire' In Jefferson County

Video Credit: CBS 4 Denver - Duration: 00:36s - Published
Evacuations Ordered In New 'Platte River Fire' In Jefferson County

Evacuations Ordered In New 'Platte River Fire' In Jefferson County

Crews are responding to a wildfire in Jefferson County west of Roxborough State Park.

It appears to have started Thursday afternoon from a downed power line, according to Jeffco officials.


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