Owl Lands on Transformer, Sparks Fire that Threatens Homes

Owl lands on transformer, sparks fire that threatens homes

(BUENA VISTA, Colo.) — Officers and neighbors in Buena Vista helped stop a fire in its tracks as it burned right up to property lines and fences, after an owl apparently sparked the fire by landing on a transformer. The Buena Vista Police Department (BVPD) shared incredible body camera video of officers using neighbors' hoses [...]

Owl-transformer contact causes small fire in Buena Vista yard

A fire on Yale Avenue near James Street that started Monday morning was contained by rapid efforts by the Buena Vista Police Department, the Chaffee County Fire Protection District and neighbors of the property.