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Fire breaks out at oil and gas site in Adams County

A fire has broken out at an oil and gas site in Adams County.

North Metro Fire and other agencies or on scene of a fire at an oil and gas well in Adams County near 160th and Quebec. At this time the fire is contained on the site and there is no public threat. PIO en route. @BrightonFire pic.twitter.com/psO4KzOO40

— North Metro Fire (@NMFirePIO) October 11, 2022

The fire is at a site near East 160th Avenue and Quebec Street, according to North Metro Fire Rescue.

Firefighters said the fire is contained and there is no public threat.

This story will be updated.

Kieran Nicholson | Night Breaking News Reporter

Kieran Nicholson covers breaking news for The Denver Post. He started at the Post in 1986, at the old building on 15th and California streets. Nicholson has covered a variety of beats including suburbs, courts, crime and general assignment.

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