Evacuated residents for Quarry Fire can likely return home ‘very soon’ [Video]

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Colo. — The firefighting efforts around the Quarry Fire in Jefferson County are “going absolutely great” and evacuated residents will likely have the chance to get back to their homes “very, very soon,” according to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO).

Karlyn Tilley, public information officer for the JCSO, said in a 2 p.m. press conference Monday that fire crews were able to make good progress on a controlled burn at the Quarry Fire, which will decrease the wildfire’s ability to spread beyond its current perimeter. As of Monday morning, crews had about 50 acres left to burn, she said.

“And once that is done, we will have a much better chance of getting all of our residents back in their homes,” she said.

Listen to the full press conference from Monday afternoon below.

Quarry Fire update – 2 p.m. on Aug. 5, 2024

After the evacuation notices …