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Fire Breaks Out Along Westbound Hwy 240 [Photos]
We've all heard about the high fire danger mode we're in and if you're like me, you thought that once the 4th of July was over, we'd be a little more in the clear. That wasn't the case today (Wed. 7/7) when fire broke out on westbound Hwy 240, just before the Columbia Center Blvd. exit around noon.
I always wondered what starts fires like this, and we've all heard the possibilities: broken glass shining in the sun, lawnmower blade sparked on a rock, kids lighting farts, etc.
So as I was slowly cruising by, I broke the law and proceeded to use an electronic device while driving in order to bring you these fine photos. Pretty nice of me, I'd say.
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