United States - September 17, 2024

Location: Lockheed Martin Area

In a swift response to a sudden vegetation fire on Lockheed Martin's property, West Metro firefighters, in collaboration with South Metro Fire Rescue, have successfully brought the blaze under control. The fire, which initially spread across an estimated one to two acres, was primarily contained through ground efforts and aerial support from Douglas County's helicopter, which executed strategic water drops to quell the flames.

Initial reports indicated smoke visible in the Lockheed Martin area, prompting a rapid mobilization of firefighting resources. However, the fire, despite its proximity to structures on the property, did not pose an immediate threat, thanks to the prompt and effective intervention by the fire crews.

An update from the incident scene has confirmed that the fire is now under control, with mop-up operations ongoing to ensure no hotspots remain that could reignite. The cause of this incident has been traced back to an electrical line failure, which sparked the fire amongst the vegetation.