Wildfire on Colorado’s Eastern Plains contained after burning more than 5,000 acres
- Posted on February 18, 2026
- By The Denver Post
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Wildfire on Colorado’s Eastern Plains contained after burning more than 5,000 acres

The fast-moving wildfire was driven by wind gusts up to 55 mph and drew first responders from across metro Denver as well as from the Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control.