Firefighters Nearing Full Containment of Goltra Fire on Lookout Mountain in Golden

GOLDEN, COLORADO – Firefighters are on the verge of fully containing the Goltra Fire, which has been burning on Lookout Mountain near Golden since Tuesday night. By Wednesday evening, crews had achieved 60% containment of the blaze, which has scorched an estimated 204 acres—just under a third of a square mile.The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office expressed optimism Wednesday night that the fire would be 'put to bed for good' today, Thursday. No evacuations are expected for residents in the area, easing fears among the local community. The fire is believed to have been sparked by a lightning strike, as multiple