5 people suffer minor injuries in 10 acre fire in Thornton during strong winds in Denver metro area

February 26, 2026

TL;DR

A 10-acre fire occurred in Thornton, Denver metro area.
One civilian and four firefighters suffered minor injuries.
Evacuations were ordered for neighborhoods, Pinnacle Charter School, and nearby businesses.
Interstate 25 (I-25) was temporarily closed for about 90 minutes due to heavy smoke.
No resident structures or businesses were burned.
The fire started in windy conditions before noon and was contained by 2 p.m.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
The incident occurred during a period of high fire danger with strong winds and dry conditions.

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