Two wildfires in two days, caused by agricultural burn and power line slap

Two wildfires in two days, caused by agricultural burn and power line slap

Two ground fires sparked along U.S. Highway 40 in the central part of Grand County this week. Although local agencies were able to get both blazes under control within hours, it was a surefire reminder that after a dry winter and quickly dissipating snowpack, fire season is already here in Colorado. The fires on Tuesday and Wednesday were caused by an agricultural burn and a power line slap, respectively. Crews respond to ground fire near Hot Su…