Prescribed burning taking place Monday at Bear Creek Lake State Park

West Metro Fire Rescue is planning to conduct a prescribed fire on 10-12-2026 at Bear Creek Lake Park, in Lakewood, CO. This operation will treat 120 acres of grassland, near C-470 and Highway 285. Smoke from this operation will be visible from locations in western, southern, and southwestern portions of the Denver Metro area, including Lakewood, Morrison, and Indian Hills. This operation may continue on Tuesday, 10-13-26.

Short video of ignition taking place at Bear Creek Lake Park. Video shows firefighters monitoring the controlled burn, with smoke rising and dissipating from the burn site. 

Smoke is expected to loft away from the surface and dissipate following completion of the burn, however light to moderate smoke may be present in areas adjacent to this operation. If you are sensitive to fine particulate matter, including smoke, precautionary actions will help to reduce potential impacts.