Abandoned Campfire Sparks Alarm in Summit County | Denver News

Wildfire danger is real in Summit County—over the Fourth of July, deputies found a smoldering campfire during Stage Two restrictions, leading to a citation for an out-of-state visitor. Misinformation online even sparked panic, with apps mislabeling it as the “Miners Creek Fire,” prompting the Sheriff to clarify it was just an abandoned fire. Another close call? A structure fire on Peak Seven started from an outdoor heater igniting siding. With July just beginning and conditions drying out, officials urge everyone to stay vigilant, follow fire rules, and rely on official alerts—not apps—to avoid panic and keep the community safe. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a5c5d61b3347dbb4