The Associated Press
FRANKTOWN, Colo. — Firefighters hope to put out the last of a wildfire that temporarily forced the evacuation of 8,500 people south of Denver.
The fire has burned 2 1/2 square miles of trees and grasslands near Franktown. Fire crews worked through the night and the fire was 95 percent contained Friday morning.
Authorities say the roof of one home was singed but no other damage was reported.
A helicopter was able to start dropping water on the blaze within about 15 minutes of the fire starting. Another helicopter and an airplane that had been fighting another fire in the foothills west of Golden also helped slow the growth of the latest fire.
Residents have been allowed back into their homes near Franktown but have been warned to remain ready to evacuate in case of flare-ups.