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re trucks and re ghters on scene in case sparks from the drill caused a re. e fuel was o oaded into another tanker.

“It was a slow process,” she said. “ ey grounded the equipment and the tanker to make sure there were no sparks, but we were ready just in case.”

Martin said she didn’t know why the truck driver was traveling down Kerr Gulch Road, which is steep and winding near Kittredge.

According to Evergreen Fire/ Rescue, Colorado State Patrol is investigating the crash.

Martin added that the incident was a great opportunity for Evergreen re ghters to work with the West Metro team.

“ e good news is nobody got hurt, and it was a great team e ort,” she added.

She also thanked neighbors who were very forgiving of the lights, noise and blocked road all night and into the morning.